Unknown or variant of Caleb
The exact etymology of Kalet is uncertain. It is most frequently used as a modern phonetic variant of the Hebrew name Caleb, meaning 'whole-hearted' or 'dog', or as a creative variation of the Arabic name Khaled, meaning 'eternal'. In some Spanish-speaking communities, it has gained traction as a modern invention or a variant of Kaled.
Less common today
Kalet isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,049 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Colombian vallenato singer and songwriter
