Kaleb is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #352 in 2025 with 119 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 155 births ranking #290. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 750.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,285 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.