Caled

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Pronounced KAY-leb /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/phonetic spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew Kalev, variously 'faithful; devoted; whole-hearted' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Faithful; devoted: Caled spells Caleb. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KAY-leb').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Spanish/phonetic spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew Kalev, variously 'faithful; devoted; whole-hearted' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7823 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 52

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

Caled is a Spanish/phonetic spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew Kalev, variously 'faithful; devoted; whole-hearted' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty; one of the twelve spies in the Book of Numbers; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KAY-leb').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, faithful-and-devoted at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Caleb is variously 'faithful; devoted; whole-hearted' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty) in Hebrew — Caled is a Spanish/phonetic spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-leb').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Caleb — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caled mean?

Caled spells Caleb — Hebrew, variously 'faithful; devoted; whole-hearted' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Caled?

It's said KAY-leb /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caled a boy or girl name?

Caled is a boy's name.

How popular is Caled?

Caled is a rare spelling in the U.S.