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Caleb

Pronunciation: [ k-AYL-uhb ]

Girl Name #13,162 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Caleb is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AYL-uhb.

Parents who love the name Caleb often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#13,162
Total SSA Count
9

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cal Cay Calie

Also a Boy Name

Caleb is also used as a boy name, ranked #49.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caleb

Is Caleb a boy or girl name?
Caleb is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13162. As a boy name, it is ranked #49. Caleb is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Caleb?
Caleb is pronounced k-AYL-uhb.
How popular is the name Caleb?
Caleb is currently ranked #13162 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Caleb?
Common nicknames for Caleb include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
Is Caleb a common or rare name?
Caleb is an uncommon name, ranked #13162 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Caleb

Caleb is a girl name .

Is Caleb a boy or girl name? Caleb is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,162 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #49. Caleb is more commonly used as a boy name.

Caleb is currently ranked #13,162 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Caleb include Cal, Cay, and Calie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Caleb include Caleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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