Port city in France; changing way
Calais is primarily a French place name, referring to the port city closest to England. The name is derived from the Caletes, a Belgic tribe who inhabited the region in antiquity. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Greek mythological figure Calais, son of Boreas, whose name relates to 'changing' or 'the path'.
Less common today
Calais isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,100 in 2019.
A winged hero and son of the North Wind (Boreas) · Greek Mythology
NFL defensive end and Walter Payton Man of the Year winner
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
