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Calebe

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-LEB /kɑˈlɛb/Medium

Meaning: Calebe is the Portuguese form of Caleb, a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'dog' (a symbol of loyalty) or 'whole-hearted; devoted.' In the Bible Caleb is a faithful scout who enters the Promised Land.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm biblical name: Calebe is the Portuguese Caleb, 'devoted; whole-hearted' (said 'kah-LEB'). Faithful and rich.

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Origin MediumPortuguese, Hebrew

MeaningCalebe is the Portuguese form of Caleb, a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'dog' (a symbol of loyalty) or 'whole-hearted; devoted.' In the Bible Caleb is a faithful scout who enters the Promised Land.

U.S. rank (2024)#12590 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Calebe is the Portuguese form of Caleb, a Hebrew name read as 'dog' (a sign of loyalty) or 'whole-hearted; devoted.' The biblical Caleb enters the Promised Land for his faithfulness. Popular in Brazil, it is warm and rich (said 'kah-LEB').

It is rare in the U.S. and well known in Brazilian communities. Rare here, biblical, and warm.

Did you know? Calebe is the Portuguese form of Caleb, a Hebrew name often read as 'whole-hearted' or 'devotion.' In the Bible Caleb is the loyal scout rewarded for his faith — a meaning carried into Brazilian use (said 'kah-LEB').

Overall data confidence 56%

References — Calebe — Portuguese form of Caleb; Hebrew 'whole-hearted; devoted'

Variations

CalebKaleb

Nicknames

CalCaco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calebe mean?

Calebe is the Portuguese form of Caleb, a Hebrew name read as 'dog' (loyalty) or 'whole-hearted; devoted.'

How do you pronounce Calebe?

It's said kah-LEB /kɑˈlɛb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Calebe a boy or girl name?

Here Calebe is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Calebe?

Calebe is rare in the U.S. and well known in Brazilian communities.