Gender:

Boy

 Origin:

Hebrew

 Usage:

English, biblical

 Meaning:

The meaning of the name Caleb in Hebrew can either be "dog" or "heart." Caleb is the Anglicized form of the Hebrew "Kalev." The name also means "messenger" or "priest" in Assyrian.

 Popularity:

Caleb is number 40 in Today's Top Names!

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 2008 Rank:

34

 2007 Rank:

36

 2006 Rank:

34

 2005 Rank:

35

 2004 Rank:

33