Kalob: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ahl-ohb
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Devotion to god

Kalob is a rare and unique name that has its roots in Hebrew. It is a spelling variation of the name Caleb, which means "devotion to God" or "dog" depending on the interpretation of its origins. The name Kalob has been in use since the Old Testament times, where Caleb was one of the 12 spies who investigated the land of Canaan under Moses'leadership. The name gained popularity after the Protestant Reformation and was brought to America by the Puritans in the 1600s. Despite its rich history, Kalob remains a relatively uncommon name, ranking just over 10, 000 on the Social Security Popularity Index as of 2022.

Kalob Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kalob is currently #9092 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Kalob is currently #3957 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kalob is currently #4459 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Kalob is currently #1968 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kalob is currently #4587 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Kalob is currently #2014 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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