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Meaning of the name – “Devoted like a dog” or "as the heart", other meanings might be "Bold, Crow, Basket"

Variations of the name – Cayleb, Caileb, Caeleb, Calob, Cailob, Caylob, Caelob, Cailib, Caylyb,

The name Caleb can also be spelled in any of those variant forms, using the letter K in place of the C.

The name Caleb comes from the Hebrew name Kalev.

Famous people with the name Caleb

Caleb is a prominent name in the Bible; several important Caleb’s played crucial roles in Hebrew history.

Caleb Cushing, Politician

Caleb Ross, Actor

Caleb Carr, Novelist

Caleb Blankenship, Football player

Characteristics of someone named Caleb

A man with the name Caleb is likely to have a shrewd, methodical, and cunning mind; he will also be extremely artistic, resourceful, multitalented, creative, and self-sufficient. As a child, your son Caleb will have some difficulty fitting in with his peers, as it will be hard for him to conform to the behavior of others. Caleb will want to things his way, and he will want his friends to things his way as well.

Anyone named Caleb is going to have great ambitions, and it might be challenging for him to be indulgent, or accepting of those who require lesser amounts of rewards in life or who are more unhurried, and easy going in temperament.

Patience is not a strong trait for Caleb, he sees what he wants, and goes after it immediately with all of his determination. It is this character trait that gives Caleb his compelling leadership ability, and draws people to him in friendships. Caleb will always allow logic to lead his heart, and this will be his most enduring quality.