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Calev

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-lev /ˈkɑː.lɛv/Medium

Meaning: The Hebrew form of Caleb (Kalev), traditionally read as 'faithful, whole-hearted' or 'devotion' (also linked to kelev, 'dog,' as a symbol of loyalty). Borne by the loyal scout Caleb in the Hebrew Bible.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Hebrew form of Caleb: Calev means 'faithful; whole-hearted' (said 'KAH-lev'). Biblical, loyal, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningThe Hebrew form of Caleb (Kalev), traditionally read as 'faithful, whole-hearted' or 'devotion' (also linked to kelev, 'dog,' as a symbol of loyalty). Borne by the loyal scout Caleb in the Hebrew Bible.
U.S. rank (2024)#11129 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520132024

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

Calev renders the Hebrew Kalev, the source of Caleb, traditionally 'faithful' or 'devotion' and linked to a word for 'dog' as a sign of loyalty. It carries the story of the whole-hearted biblical scout (said 'KAH-lev').

It stays close to its Hebrew roots and remains uncommon in the U.S. Biblical, faithful, and warm.

Did you know? Calev is the Hebrew form of Caleb (Kalev), read as 'faithful' or 'whole-hearted' — a symbol of loyalty, borne by the devoted scout in the Bible (said 'KAH-lev').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Calev — Hebrew form of Caleb (Kalev) 'faithful; whole-hearted'

Variations

CalebKalevKaleb

Nicknames

CalLev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calev mean?

Calev is the Hebrew form of Caleb, traditionally read as 'faithful,' 'whole-hearted,' or 'devotion,' a symbol of loyalty.

How do you pronounce Calev?

It's said KAH-lev /ˈkɑː.lɛv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Calev a boy or girl name?

Calev is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Calev?

Calev is an uncommon Hebrew form of Caleb for boys in the U.S.

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