Whole-hearted or dog
Khaleb is a modern spelling variant of the biblical name Caleb. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'kelev', which is most often interpreted as 'dog' (symbolizing loyalty) or a combination of 'kol' and 'lev' meaning 'whole heart'.
About 26 boys were named Khaleb in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
