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The name Caleb
Caleb is a very common middle-sized given name in Anglo-Saxon culture. It knows two variants: Calev and Kaleb which are quite appreciated by the Russians. Typically male, there are no female variants of the first name Caleb. However, there are phonetically similar first names like Callie, a fairly common first name in the world.
Among the celebrities called Caleb, there are many Americans such as baseball players Caleb Thielbar and Caleb Gindl; actor and musician Caleb Landry Jones or Caleb Followill, member of the group Kings of Leon.
Caleb is a name of 5 letters that begins with the letter C and ends with the letter B.
Breakdown by sex (France and United States)
Number of children girls who had the first name Caleb (595 births).

Number of children boys having had the first name Caleb (284 509 births).
Figures and trends of the name Caleb in the world
France
There have been 751 births of Caleb since 1 986 (average of 24 / year). There were 103 named Caleb born in 2 021. It's the year 2 020 which saw the most births of babies with this name. #2325
births
since 1 986
751
births
in 2 021
103
was the peak year
of births
2 020
births / year
on average
24
United States
There have been 284 353 births of Caleb since 1 880 (average of 2 076 / year). There were 6 934 named Caleb born in 2 018. It's the year 2 002 which saw the most births of babies with this name. #2325
births
since 1 880
284 353
births
in 2 018
6 934
was the peak year
of births
2 002
births / year
on average
2 076
Etymology, origin and meaning of name Caleb
The first name Caleb comes from the Hebrew “calev” which means “directed by his heart”.
Caleb is a first name found in the Bible. He was a son of the tribe of Judah who was sent by Moses to explore “the Promised Land.” He was one of the few to praise it and will therefore be one of the only adult men to enter the land of Canaan. Beyond its religious history, Caleb is also the name of a king of Aksum, a state in the Horn of Africa which was located in present-day Eritrea.
In popular culture, Caleb is a name often used in teen shows and movies, including the Pretty Little Liars series, the Divergent movie and book, the Desperate Housewives soap opera and many more. In literature, Caleb appears in the novel Les Filles de Caleb by Arlette Cousture.
When do we celebrate Saint Caleb? What day ?
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Personalities of the Caleb
Caleb is a complex person and it is very difficult to define a fixed personality for him. Caleb is someone who likes to be withdrawn and who prefers to observe before acting. He will take his time to reveal himself. Independent and solitary, Caleb needs to prove to those around him that he can take care of himself. He has a strong character and does not hesitate to bang his fist on the table when he does not feel respected. Ambitious and endowed with an imposing natural charisma, Caleb feels confident in positions of power. However, he will know how to be fair and flexible when the situation requires it. Caleb is a curious and energetic person who needs to exercise and see new things. On the family side, Caleb is shown to be a trustworthy and loyal person. Those close to him often turn to him in difficult times.
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