The name Taleb is of Arabic origin, meaning "morning" or "dawn". It is a variant of the name Talib, which also means "seeker" or "student". Taleb is typically used as a male given name and is popular in many Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The name has gained global recognition in recent years due to notable individuals who bear it, including Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a Lebanese-American philosopher, mathematician, and former trader.
The name Taleb has had a fluctuating popularity over the years with a total of 41 babies named Taleb between 2000 and 2019. The highest number of births occurred in 2007 with 7 babies, while the lowest was seen in 2001 and 2016 with just 5 births each.