Caleb is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #82 in 2025 with 624 recorded births. This places Caleb in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 853 births ranking #77. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 252.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 436 boys born was named Caleb. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Caleb is a Hebrew biblical name traditionally linked with the word for "dog". In name writing, it is also often understood more symbolically through qualities such as loyalty and devotion.
In the Bible, Caleb is remembered as a faithful companion of Joshua. That steady, positive story has helped keep the name in regular use across many generations.