Caleb most likely related to Hebrew כֶּלֶב (kelev) meaning "dog". An alternate theory connects it to Hebrew כָּל (kal) "whole, all of" and לֵב (lev) "heart". In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan. Of the Israelites who left Egypt with Moses, Caleb and Joshua were the only ones who lived to see the Promised Land.
Biblical namesake: Caleb, one of the twelve spies sent to Canaan, is remembered for his faith and courage, standing out as a leader who trusted in God's promise. (Numbers · Numbers 13-14, Joshua 14)
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