Cayleb

Hebrew

"dog; whole heart"

Cayleb Origin and Meaning

The name Cayleb is a boy's name.

Cayleb is a masculine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Caleb, which has Hebrew origins meaning "faithful" or "devoted to God." This contemporary spelling emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought unique variants of traditional names. While the biblical Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan, this alternative spelling gives the ancient name a fresh, distinctive quality. Cayleb gained modest popularity in the early 2000s, particularly in the United States, as part of the trend toward creative spellings of classic names. The name received additional attention through literary character Cayleb Ahrmahk in David Weber's "Safehold" science fiction series. Cayleb offers families a way to honor traditional naming heritage while adding a contemporary twist.