US Popularity Rank: 536

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Dog; Faithful, devoted, wholehearted

With Hebrew origins, Kaleb is a boy’s name meaning "dog" from kelev or "faithful," "devoted," and "wholehearted" from the elements kal and lev. More commonly spelled with a C rather than a K, this alternative spelling gives the name that bit more uniqueness. Kaleb has grown in popularity throughout the United States in recent years and is a fabulous alternative for those looking for baby names beginning with the letter K. What’s more, this name comes in a range of cute nicknames such as Kal, Kale, and Kay.