Boy name · Hebrew
Caleb
Caleb is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Whole-hearted, faithful". It sits comfortably among the enduring classics, and we file it here as a classic name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Whole-hearted, faithful
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Name family
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- classic
Names similar to Caleb
Sharing at least one style with Caleb — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Caleb's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Caleb
What does the name Caleb mean?
Caleb is of Hebrew origin and means "Whole-hearted, faithful".
Is Caleb a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Caleb" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Caleb?
Names with a similar style to Caleb include Muhammad, Noah, Oliver, George.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.