Caleb
«Faithful and brave of heart»
The constellation of Caleb · every letter is a star; its height set by its numerology
Meaning of Caleb
«Faithful and brave of heart»
That is the heart of Caleb: a name of Hebrew origin that needs no further explanation.
Caleb at a glance
Origin: Hebrew
Symbolizes: freedom, adventure and wit
Numerology: Expression 5 · Soul 6 · Personality 8
Ruling planet: Mercury (number 5)
Day: Wednesday Color: Green Stone: Emerald
Popularity: #52 in the U.S. (2020–2025)
Numerology & planet
Free, curious and communicative; born for adventure.
About the name Caleb
Its expression number is 5 — Mercury's terrain. Free, curious and adventurous. That is why Caleb tends to convey freedom, adventure and wit.
The personality of Caleb in numerology
A name is read through three numbers. Here is what Caleb's say:
Expression 5 · Mercury: Free, curious and adventurous.
Soul 6 · Venus: deep down, it is drawn to love and a happy home.
Personality 8 · Saturn: the image it projects is capable and commanding.
The origin of Caleb
Hebrew is the language of the Bible and one of the richest sources of names with deep spiritual meaning. That is where Caleb comes from — and its «Faithful and brave of heart» arrives today without losing its shine. By its number 5, Caleb is linked to the day Wednesday, the color Green, the element Air and the stone Emerald.
How popular is Caleb?
Caleb is in a quieter moment. Between 2020 and 2025, 33,903 boys named Caleb were registered in the U.S. (rank #52), according to the Social Security Administration.
Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)
It ranked #38 in the 2010s, so it's heard less often now. That has its charm: a name everyone recognizes, that fewer classmates will share.
It has ranked in the top 200 continuously since the 1980s: over four decades among the favorites.
Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.
Is Caleb a good name for your baby?
If Caleb already caught your eye, give it the test: say it with your last name and listen to how it flows. Its meaning («Faithful and brave of heart») does half the work; the sound does the rest. Torn between two? Compare their compatibility on Astra.
Compatibility
Does Caleb match another name? Try it in our compatibility calculator.
✦ Astral Chart of Caleb
A personalized 3-page PDF: your three numbers (Expression, Soul & Personality), what each reveals, cosmic correspondences and a keepsake to print or gift. Secure payment (charged as ~$20 MXN).
✦ This is your chart · tap to see the full exampleGet my Astral Chart · $1 USDSee full example (PDF) →Names that go with Caleb
Ideas that pair well with Caleb for siblings or to keep exploring.
Related names
Share Caleb
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caleb mean?
Caleb means «Faithful and brave of heart.» It is a name of Hebrew origin.
What is the numerology of Caleb?
Its number is 5, ruled by Mercury: Free, curious and communicative; born for adventure.
Is Caleb a boy or girl name?
Caleb is used as a boy's name.