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Caileb

Boy name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Caileb: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2016.

Caileb is a modern Scottish variant of the classic Hebrew name Caleb, believed to derive from *Kaleb* meaning “dog” or, by later association, “faithful, devoted” – the dog being a symbol of loyalty. In the Bible, Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan and, along with Joshua, the only adult male from Egypt allowed to enter the Promised Land. While no famous bearer named Caileb has achieved widespread renown, the name shares its root with the biblical figure and with actors like Caleb Landry Jones. It has no direct place connections, but the variant spelling gives it a distinct Scottish flavour, appearing on birth registers in Scotland since the late 20th century as a fresh take on a steadfast, enduring name.