Whole-hearted or dog
Calab is a rare spelling variant of the Hebrew name Caleb. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'kol' meaning 'all' and 'lev' meaning 'heart', though it is also frequently associated with the word for 'dog', symbolizing loyalty.
Less common today
Calab isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,600 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
