Calev
Meaning: Whole-hearted; faithful; bold
Origin: Hebrew — from Kalev (כָּלֵב), possibly from kel (dog, as a symbol of devotion) or from kol-lev (all heart, whole-hearted)
History: A variant or related form of Caleb. Shares the meaning 'Whole-hearted; faithful; bold.'
Similar names: cale, calea, caleah, caleb, caled, caleel, caleena, caleesi
Name length: 5 letters
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Frequently asked about Calev
What does the name Calev mean?
Calev means “Whole-hearted; faithful; bold” from Hebrew — from Kalev (כָּלֵב), possibly from kel (dog, as a symbol of devotion) or from kol-lev (all heart, whole-hearted) roots.
What is the origin of the name Calev?
Calev has Hebrew — from Kalev (כָּלֵב), possibly from kel (dog, as a symbol of devotion) or from kol-lev (all heart, whole-hearted) origin. The traditional meaning is “Whole-hearted; faithful; bold”.
How popular is Calev?
Calev ranked #11652 in 2024 — given to 6 babies that year.
Is Calev a boy or girl name?
Calev is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Calevs in registered births are male.
Is the name Calev rising or falling in popularity?
Calev has fallen 71 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11581 in 2019 to #11652 in 2024.
How long has Calev been recorded?
Calev appears in birth records across 9 years — from 2013 through 2024.