Caleb

Caleb is a boy's name of Hebrew origin imbued with qualities of loyalty and devotion. Most intriguing is Caleb's long-thought ties to the Hebrew kelev, which means "dog." While some sources say it also translates to "unsophisticated servant," Caleb is far from critical; the name celebrates the faithful human companion's most beloved qualities. Forged from the Hebrew elements kol, meaning "whole," and lev, meaning "heart," Caleb is often translated as "wholehearted," continuing the theme of unwavering adoration. This holds firm with Caleb's namesake in the Old Testament, a follower of Moses who was rewarded for his faithfulness and one of few to visit the Promised Land. Enduringly popular, the name Caleb strikes the perfect balance between faithful and universal. The Bump user wlr1030 can confirm: "Caleb is a great name. I don't think it's too biblical/religious. It's handsome, masculine, and it works for all ages."

Fun Facts About the Name Caleb

• Caleb's Puritan Beginnings: Caleb wasn't actually used much as a first name in England back in the day. Its claim to fame happened during the Protestant Reformation in the 17th century with the Puritans. They brought the name Caleb across the Atlantic and established it as a foundational name in early American colonial history.
• The Name Behind Pepsi-Cola: Caleb belongs to one of the world's most commercially impactful pharmacists: Caleb Bradshaw. He created Pepsi-Cola for his drugstore fountain and initially called it "Brad's Drink" back in 1893.
• The K Connection: Caleb with a "C" is the traditional spelling, and its massive success in the late 1990s and 2000s might have helped fuel the American trend of replacing a hard "C" with a "K." Just look at Kaleb, a name that eventually carved out its own uber successful path on the SSA charts.