Caleb

Caleb Meaning and Origin

Caleb is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin meaning “devotion to God.” In the Bible, Caleb is known as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He was one of the two spies who brought back a positive report, and as a result, he and his descendants were granted land in the Promised Land. Caleb has been a popular name throughout history, particularly among Christians and Jews. It has also been used in literature and popular culture. Notable people with the name Caleb include Caleb Carr, an American author, and Caleb Followill, the lead singer of the band Kings of Leon. In recent years, Caleb has become increasingly popular as a name for boys. It has ranked in the top 100 names for boys in the United States since 2008.

Names similar to Caleb:

• Ethan
• Micah
• Jonah
• Levi
• Asher
• Elijah
• Gideon
• Isaac
• Silas
• Ezekiel

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