Caleb Pereyra

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Caleb Pereyra — Hebrew
35K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Caleb Pereyra 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 Pereyra: Abraham Israel Pereyra (died 1699), very wealthy and important "Portuguese merchant of the Jewish nation," who lived in Amsterdam Bob Pereyra (born 1963), Street Luge Racer Cristina Pereyra, Venezuelan mathematician Daniel Pereyra (born 1962), Uruguayan modern pentathlete, competitor in the 1992 Summer Olympics Darío Pereyra (born 1956), Uruguayan former football player Gabriel Pereyra (born 1978), Argentine football coach and former player Gonzalo Rodríguez Pereyra (born 1969), British philosopher born in Argentina Guillermo Pereyra (born 1980), Argentine-Italian former footballer Juan Isidro. 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: Pereyra

Spanish

Abraham Israel Pereyra (died 1699), very wealthy and important "Portuguese merchant of the Jewish nation," who lived in Amsterdam Bob Pereyra (born 1963), Street Luge Racer Cristina Pereyra, Venezuelan mathematician Daniel Pereyra (born 1962), Uruguayan modern pentathlete, competitor in the 1992 Summer Olympics Darío Pereyra (born 1956), Uruguayan former football player Gabriel Pereyra (born 1978), Argentine football coach and former player Gonzalo Rodríguez Pereyra (born 1969), British philosopher born in Argentina Guillermo Pereyra (born 1980), Argentine-Italian former footballer Juan Isidro.

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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 Pereyra

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 Pereyra:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Pereyra?
The surname Pereyra originates from Spanish. Abraham Israel Pereyra (died 1699), very wealthy and important "Portuguese merchant of the Jewish nation," who lived in Amsterdam Bob Pereyra (born 1963), Street Luge Racer Cristina Pereyra, Venezuelan mathematician Daniel Pereyra (born 1962), Uruguayan modern pentathlete, competitor in the 1992 Summer Olympics Darío Pereyra (born 1956), Uruguayan former football player Gabriel Pereyra (born 1978), Argentine football coach and former player Gonzalo Rodríguez Pereyra (born 1969), British philosopher born in Argentina Guillermo Pereyra (born 1980), Argentine-Italian former footballer Juan Isidro.
What are the origins of the name Caleb Pereyra?
The name Caleb Pereyra combines two different traditions: the first name Caleb has Hebrew roots, while the surname Pereyra originates from Spanish.
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