Cayleb
Cayleb is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Dog, faithful, devoted, or wholehearted.
Origin and history
Cayleb is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the traditional Biblical name Caleb. Derived from Hebrew roots, it is commonly interpreted to mean 'dog' or 'faithful, devoted'. In the United States, it functions as a contemporary alternative to its more traditional counterpart.
Popularity in the United States
1,036 babies in the United States have been named Cayleb since 1880. It ranks #3648 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.6 %)
- CA (28.8 %)
- FL (15.8 %)
- NY (6 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 74 |
| 2000-2010 | 422 |
| 2010-2019 | 443 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Nicknames
Cale
Fun facts
- Cayleb uses the 'y' spelling pattern that grew in popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries for American boys' names.
- It shares its root and meaning with Caleb, one of only two adults who survived the journey from Egypt to the Promised Land in Hebrew scripture.