Wholehearted, devoted, or dog
Derived from the Hebrew words 'kal' and 'lev', it is most commonly interpreted as 'wholehearted' or 'devoted'. In the Old Testament, Caleb was one of only two Israelites who left Egypt with Moses and lived to enter the Promised Land. It has been a consistent favorite in the US since the 1970s.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-nominated cinematographer
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback
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Protagonist seeking his father's approval · East of Eden
Lead singer of Kings of Leon
Military historian and novelist
