Dog or whole-hearted
Kalev is the Estonian and modern Hebrew form of Caleb. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'kol' meaning 'all' and 'lev' meaning 'heart', though it is also commonly translated as 'dog' symbolizing loyalty.
Less common today
Kalev isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,683 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Estonian resistance fighter
Estonian politician and athlete
Former Congolese intelligence chief
