UK boy's name
Calub
Variant spelling of Caleb, a Hebrew masculine name meaning "faithful, whole-hearted, or boldly confident".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Calub is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Calub popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2000 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Calub. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Calub ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 boys were registered as Calub.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Calub as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Calub mean?
The name Calub has its origins in ancient Aramaic culture, likely dating back to the 5th century BC or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the Aramaic word "kalb," meaning "dog" or "hound." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term, perhaps referring to someone with canine-like qualities such as loyalty, guardianship, or keen senses.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Calub can be found in the Septuagint, an ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. In the Book of Numbers, there is a reference to a figure named Calub, who was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.
Throughout the medieval period, the name Calub appears to have been particularly prevalent in the Middle East and parts of North Africa, where Aramaic culture had a significant influence. Several historical figures bore this name, including Calub al-Qudsi, a renowned 11th-century Arab philosopher and mathematician from Damascus.
In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Calub al-Shirazi gained recognition for his spiritual writings and teachings. He was born in the city of Shiraz, in present-day Iran, and his works continue to be studied by scholars of Islamic mysticism.
During the Renaissance, a notable figure named Calub ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, medicine, and astronomy. Born in Cordoba, Spain, in 1126, he is remembered for his influential commentaries on the works of Aristotle and his role in the transmission of classical Greek knowledge to the Western world.
Another individual of note was Calub al-Fihri, a wealthy merchant and scholar who founded the renowned Al-Qarawiyyin University in Fez, Morocco, in 859 CE. This institution is considered one of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world and has played a crucial role in the preservation and dissemination of Islamic knowledge and culture.
While the name Calub may not be as prevalent in modern times, its historical significance and rich cultural heritage remain a testament to the enduring influence of Aramaic and Arab civilizations across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Calub over time
The chart below shows babies named Calub registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Calub, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Calub by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Calub was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4238 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3122 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Calub
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Calub: questions and answers
How popular is the name Calub in the UK right now?
In 2018, Calub was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Calub most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Calub in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Calub?
Variant spelling of Caleb, a Hebrew masculine name meaning "faithful, whole-hearted, or boldly confident".
How many people are called Calub in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Calub across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.