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Cayleb

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Cayleb

Pronounced KAY-leb /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/High

Meaning: A spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew, variously 'whole-hearted; faithful; devotion to God' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Whole-hearted; devotion to God: Cayleb spells Caleb. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew, variously 'whole-hearted; faithful; devotion to God' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7308 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,026

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919892024

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

Cayleb is a spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew, variously 'whole-hearted; faithful; devotion to God' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty; routes layered, which we note). Borne by the faithful spy who entered the Promised Land. A crisp, classic name (said 'KAY-leb').

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, whole-hearted at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Caleb is variously 'whole-hearted; faithful; devotion to God' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty) in Hebrew (the faithful spy of the Bible) — Cayleb is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-leb').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Caleb — routes layered

Variations

CalebKalebKayleb

Nicknames

Cale

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Kaleb— a kin spelling
Kayleb— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cayleb mean?

Cayleb spells Caleb — Hebrew, variously 'whole-hearted; devotion to God' and 'a dog' (loyalty); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cayleb?

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

Is Cayleb a boy or girl name?

Cayleb is a boy's name.

How popular is Cayleb?

Cayleb is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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