Popularamong the Puritans in the 17th century and brought by them as a personal name to America, Caleb ranked 36th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics, 440th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census and 48th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1994 US Census.Caleb has 6 variant forms: Cal, Cale, Cayleb, Kaleb, Kayleb and Kaylob.
Of Hebrew origin, Caleb, pronounced KAY-leb,is often translated as "faithful" or "loyal," most likely because a dog displays these attributes towards its master. Several figures throughout the Old Testament also have names that correspond to an animal.The son of Jephunneh, Caleb is noted for his faith in God when the Hebrews refused to enter the promised land of Canaan. A companion of Moses and Joshua, he was known for his astute powers of observation and fearlessness in the face of overwhelming adversity.Moses sent him along with eleven other spies to Israel. Caleb andJoshua were the only ones who lived to see the Promised Land.
Other Biblical figures with the name of Caleb
Caleb is the name of one of the three sons of Hezron of the Tribe of Judah. He is also called Chelubai (1 Chr. 2:9). His descendants are enumerated in that chapter (verses 18-20, 42-49).
Caleb is the "son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah" (1 Chr. 2:50).
Namesakes
Caleb Project is a place to help people with drugs or alcohol problem in Bradford. CalebUniversity is in Lagos, Nigeria.
Caleb Temple is the main character appearing in the 1995 television series, American Gothic.
Caleb is a villain in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series.
Caleb Nichol is the father of Kirsten and eventually Julie Cooper's husband in The O.C. television series.
Caleb is the protagonist of the computer game Blood and its sequel, Blood II: the Chosen.
Caleb is the name of a genetically engineered breed of war dog in the Robert A. Heinlein novel, Starship Troopers.
Caleb is a character in the comic book and animated TV series W.I.T.C.H.
Caleb Followill is the lead singer of rock band, Kings of Leon.
Caleb the Ripper, a member of the adventuring group The Silver Horde, features in a number of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels.
Caleb Bradley is a corporate swindler in Ayn Rand's novel The Fountainhead.
Caleb is the name of a song by Finnish metal band Sonata Arctica on their album Unia.
Caleb Bradham is the inventor of Pepsi-Cola.
Caleb Carr is an American Novelist and a military historian
Les Filles de Caleb was a best-selling novel and a very successful television mini-series in Qubec, Canada.
Numerology
Number of Caleb - 5
Bearers of this name are impatient and nervous people, instantly responding to any events. They tend to try to do too much at once, but rarely complete what they begin. These people are sociable. They are not afraid to take risks and are always ready to embark on new adventures. They hate monotonous labor, boredom and commonness. Sometimes they are even arrogant and given to mocking. They appreciate the joys of life, but often remain inattentive of others. Their own desires are the highest law for them. They tend to possess an increased sexuality.
The Creation of Caleb CDC
In the mid nineties, Pastor Bennie B. McFarland, along with the Board of Hightime Evangelistic Center, sought to establish an extension of the church which could impact the community by ministering to hurts and needs. As a result, in 1996 Pastor McFarland founded Caleb Community Development Corporation, a faith-based organization. The mission of the newly formed entity was to lift the human condition of disadvantaged persons living throughout metropolitan Baton Rouge. In practical terms, the Founders Vision, as articulated during its inception, was to provide affordable housing to low-income persons, facilitate training and development of the entrepreneurial aspirations of economically challenged individuals, education-based programs to equip and empower the poor, and transition housing, counselling, and family support services for persons affected by substance and incarceration.Pastor McFarland chose the name Caleb as a reminder that this organization can possess the prom ises others fear to claim.
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