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Caliber

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAL-ih-bər /ˈkæl.ɪ.bər/High

Meaning: From the word caliber — 'quality, degree, standard of excellence; the diameter of a bore' (via French/Italian, ultimately from Arabic qalib, 'a mould')Low

In 30 seconds: Quality; a standard of excellence: Caliber is a word-name — 'caliber'. Bold, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Arabic
MeaningFrom the word caliber — 'quality, degree, standard of excellence; the diameter of a bore' (via French/Italian, ultimately from Arabic qalib, 'a mould')
U.S. rank (2025)#8366 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 256

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620042025

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

Caliber comes from the word caliber — 'quality, degree, a standard of excellence' (and literally the diameter of a bore) — via French and Italian, ultimately from the Arabic qalib, 'a mould, a model'. A bold, modern word-name suggesting high quality (nickname Cal).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, quality-and-a-standard-of-excellence at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Caliber means 'quality, degree, a standard of excellence' (and the diameter of a bore) — from French/Italian, ultimately the Arabic qalib, 'a mould' — a bold, modern word-name (said 'KAL-ih-bər').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — caliber — word origin

Variations

CalibreCaliber

Nicknames

Cal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caliber mean?

Caliber is a word-name — 'quality, degree, a standard of excellence'.

How do you pronounce Caliber?

It's said KAL-ih-bər /ˈkæl.ɪ.bər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caliber a boy or girl name?

Caliber is a boy's name.

How popular is Caliber?

Caliber is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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