Kaleb is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #462 in 1997 with 42 recorded births. This places Kaleb in the top 12% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 155 births ranking #290. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 200.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 7,487 boys born was named Kaleb. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Kaleb is a spelling variant of Caleb and shares the same Hebrew background. Like Caleb, it is often linked literally with "dog" and more symbolically with loyalty and faithfulness.
The name follows the same biblical line as Caleb, but the K spelling gives it a more modern appearance. It fits the broader trend of refreshing established names through spelling changes.