Wholehearted or dog
Calev is the modern Hebrew pronunciation of the biblical name Caleb. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'kol' meaning 'all' and 'lev' meaning 'heart', though it is also etymologically linked to the word for 'dog', symbolizing loyalty.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Calev in 2025.
One of the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
