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Kalob

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-lub /ˈkeɪ.ləb/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Caleb, from the Hebrew for 'faithful; devotion; whole-hearted' (traditionally linked to the word for 'dog,' read as loyal); a biblical companion of Joshua. Familiar name, variant spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Caleb: Kalob means 'faithful; whole-hearted' (said 'KAY-lub'). Familiar and strong.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA modern respelling of Caleb, from the Hebrew for 'faithful; devotion; whole-hearted' (traditionally linked to the word for 'dog,' read as loyal); a biblical companion of Joshua. Familiar name, variant spelling.
U.S. rank (2023)#10228 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,671

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019772023

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

Kalob is a variant spelling of Caleb, from the Hebrew for 'faithful; whole-hearted' (traditionally tied to the word for 'dog,' read as loyal). In Scripture Caleb is Joshua's steadfast companion. Familiar name, rare spelling — U.S. (said 'KAY-lub').

It appears rarely, beside the far more common Caleb. Rare spelling, familiar, and strong.

Did you know? Kalob respells the classic Caleb — Hebrew for 'faithful; devotion; whole-hearted' — a name carried by Joshua's loyal companion in the Bible (said 'KAY-lub').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Kalob — Caleb respelling; Hebrew 'faithful; whole-hearted'

Variations

CalebKalebKaylob

Nicknames

KalCal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalob mean?

Kalob is a variant spelling of Caleb, from the Hebrew for 'faithful; devotion; whole-hearted.'

How do you pronounce Kalob?

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

Is Kalob a boy or girl name?

Here Kalob is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kalob?

Kalob is an extremely rare spelling in the U.S.

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