Calob

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Calob

Pronounced KAY-lub /ˈkeɪ.ləb/Medium

Meaning: Calob reads as a modern respelling of Caleb, the Hebrew name meaning 'faithful, devoted' (and, by one reading, 'dog'); the -o- spelling is a style choice, so the route runs through Caleb, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Calob — a respelling of Caleb (Hebrew, 'faithful, devoted; dog') (said 'KAY-lub'). A respelling of Caleb, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningCalob reads as a modern respelling of Caleb, the Hebrew name meaning 'faithful, devoted' (and, by one reading, 'dog'); the -o- spelling is a style choice, so the route runs through Caleb, which we note.

U.S. rank (2021)#12444 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 728

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

Calob is a respelling of Caleb, Hebrew 'faithful, devoted'; a respelling of Caleb (said 'KAY-lub').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, modern, and route-uncertain.

Did you know? Calob reads as a modern respelling of Caleb, the Hebrew name meaning 'faithful, devoted' (and, by one reading, 'dog'); the -o- spelling is a style choice (said 'KAY-lub').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Calob — respelling of Caleb; Hebrew 'faithful, devoted'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calob mean?

Calob is a modern respelling of Caleb, Hebrew for 'faithful, devoted' (and, by one reading, 'dog').

How do you pronounce Calob?

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

Is Calob a boy or girl name?

Here Calob is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Calob?

Calob is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.