# Caleb: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Caleb meaning: "Whole-hearted, faithful" (Hebrew origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Caleb

     
 
Quick answer — What does Caleb mean? 

 
Caleb is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Whole-hearted, faithful". It's commonly grouped as a classic name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Caleb under classic names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Whole-hearted, faithful   Origin Hebrew   Name family    [Hebrew](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/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.

  [ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Noah ](/tools/baby-name-finder/noah/)[ Oliver ](/tools/baby-name-finder/oliver/)[ George ](/tools/baby-name-finder/george/)[ Arthur ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arthur/)[ Leo ](/tools/baby-name-finder/leo/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Caleb's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Olivia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/olivia/)[ Amelia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/amelia/)[ Florence ](/tools/baby-name-finder/florence/)     
## 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
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.