Caleb Gongora

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Caleb Gongora — Hebrew
35K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Caleb Gongora is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Caleb is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Caleb is a masculine given name derived from Hebrew, meaning "faithful" or "whole-hearted". Notable people with the name include Caleb F. Abbott (1811–1855), American politician Caleb Aekins (born 1997), Welsh rugby league footballer Caleb Afendopolo (1455–1523), Karaite scholar Caleb Agada (born 1994), Nigerian-Canadian basketball player Caleb Alexander (1755–1828), American writer Caleb Althin (1866–1919), Swedish painter Caleb Amankwah (born 1997), Ghanaian footballer Caleb J. The surname Gongora: Góngora is a Spanish surname of Navarran origin. People bearing the surname include: Alonso de Góngora Marmolejo (1523–1575), Spanish conquistador and chronicler in Chile Augusto Góngora (1952–2023), Chilean journalist, filmmaker, and television presenter Canek Vázquez Góngora (born 1979), Mexican politician Carlos Góngora (born 1989), Ecuadorian amateur boxer Efraín Aguilar Góngora (born 1964), Mexican politician Genaro David Góngora (born 1937), Mexican jurist and member of Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice Hornella Góngora, Spanish drag queen Jorge Góngora (1906–1999), Peruvian footballer J. Caleb is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 35K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Caleb reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Caleb

Hebrew

Caleb is a masculine given name derived from Hebrew, meaning "faithful" or "whole-hearted". Notable people with the name include Caleb F. Abbott (1811–1855), American politician Caleb Aekins (born 1997), Welsh rugby league footballer Caleb Afendopolo (1455–1523), Karaite scholar Caleb Agada (born 1994), Nigerian-Canadian basketball player Caleb Alexander (1755–1828), American writer Caleb Althin (1866–1919), Swedish painter Caleb Amankwah (born 1997), Ghanaian footballer Caleb J.

Surname: Gongora

Spanish

Góngora is a Spanish surname of Navarran origin. People bearing the surname include: Alonso de Góngora Marmolejo (1523–1575), Spanish conquistador and chronicler in Chile Augusto Góngora (1952–2023), Chilean journalist, filmmaker, and television presenter Canek Vázquez Góngora (born 1979), Mexican politician Carlos Góngora (born 1989), Ecuadorian amateur boxer Efraín Aguilar Góngora (born 1964), Mexican politician Genaro David Góngora (born 1937), Mexican jurist and member of Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice Hornella Góngora, Spanish drag queen Jorge Góngora (1906–1999), Peruvian footballer J.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Caleb is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Caleb by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Caleb Gongora

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Caleb Gongora:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Caleb?
The first name Caleb originates from Hebrew. Caleb is a masculine given name derived from Hebrew, meaning "faithful" or "whole-hearted". Notable people with the name include Caleb F. Abbott (1811–1855), American politician Caleb Aekins (born 1997), Welsh rugby league footballer Caleb Afendopolo (1455–1523), Karaite scholar Caleb Agada (born 1994), Nigerian-Canadian basketball player Caleb Alexander (1755–1828), American writer Caleb Althin (1866–1919), Swedish painter Caleb Amankwah (born 1997), Ghanaian footballer Caleb J.
When was Caleb most popular?
The name Caleb reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gongora?
The surname Gongora originates from Spanish. Góngora is a Spanish surname of Navarran origin. People bearing the surname include: Alonso de Góngora Marmolejo (1523–1575), Spanish conquistador and chronicler in Chile Augusto Góngora (1952–2023), Chilean journalist, filmmaker, and television presenter Canek Vázquez Góngora (born 1979), Mexican politician Carlos Góngora (born 1989), Ecuadorian amateur boxer Efraín Aguilar Góngora (born 1964), Mexican politician Genaro David Góngora (born 1937), Mexican jurist and member of Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice Hornella Góngora, Spanish drag queen Jorge Góngora (1906–1999), Peruvian footballer J.
What are the origins of the name Caleb Gongora?
The name Caleb Gongora combines two different traditions: the first name Caleb has Hebrew roots, while the surname Gongora originates from Spanish.
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