What is the origin of the name Calev?

Calev is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Calev?

Calev is currently ranked #11129 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyHebrew

Calev

KAY-lev

Popularity

#11129

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

Peak Year

#9 in 2015

First Recorded

2013

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A modern spelling variation of Caleb, a Hebrew name meaning 'faithful,' 'devotion,' or 'whole-hearted'.

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Spelling Variations

Caleb Kaleb

Similar Names

Ethan Joshua Jacob Daniel

Personality Traits

LoyalDeterminedFriendlyKind

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