Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan, and one of only two who came back believing God could give the land: let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able. For that faith, God said he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully.
Forty-five years later, at eighty-five, Caleb was still claiming God's promises — give me this mountain — and still strong. His name is associated with wholehearted, dogged faith that outlasts a generation of doubters.
Caleb has been a top boys' name for years — rugged, faithful, and full of quiet courage.
Variants & nicknames
Kaleb, Cale
Caleb in the Bible
But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.