Caleb Silvestre

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Caleb Silvestre — Hebrew
35K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Caleb Silvestre 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 Silvestre: Surname Armando Silvestre (1926–2024), American and Mexican actor Cindy Silvestre (born 1993), French kickboxer Franck Silvestre (born 1967), French footballer Isac Silvestre (born 2006), Brazilian footballer Israel Silvestre (1621–1691; called the Younger to distinguish him from his father), prolific French draftsman José Plaridel Silvestre, writer and senior official of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Louis de Silvestre (1675–1760), French portrait and history painter, (son of Israel Silvestre) Manuel Silvestre (born 1965), former Spanish water polo player Matías Silvestre (born 1984), Arg. 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: Silvestre

Spanish

Surname Armando Silvestre (1926–2024), American and Mexican actor Cindy Silvestre (born 1993), French kickboxer Franck Silvestre (born 1967), French footballer Isac Silvestre (born 2006), Brazilian footballer Israel Silvestre (1621–1691; called the Younger to distinguish him from his father), prolific French draftsman José Plaridel Silvestre, writer and senior official of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Louis de Silvestre (1675–1760), French portrait and history painter, (son of Israel Silvestre) Manuel Silvestre (born 1965), former Spanish water polo player Matías Silvestre (born 1984), Arg.

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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 Silvestre

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 Silvestre:

8
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

1
Personality Number

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

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 Silvestre?
The surname Silvestre originates from Spanish. Surname Armando Silvestre (1926–2024), American and Mexican actor Cindy Silvestre (born 1993), French kickboxer Franck Silvestre (born 1967), French footballer Isac Silvestre (born 2006), Brazilian footballer Israel Silvestre (1621–1691; called the Younger to distinguish him from his father), prolific French draftsman José Plaridel Silvestre, writer and senior official of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Louis de Silvestre (1675–1760), French portrait and history painter, (son of Israel Silvestre) Manuel Silvestre (born 1965), former Spanish water polo player Matías Silvestre (born 1984), Arg.
What are the origins of the name Caleb Silvestre?
The name Caleb Silvestre combines two different traditions: the first name Caleb has Hebrew roots, while the surname Silvestre originates from Spanish.
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