Very handsome or chalice
Calix is primarily derived from the Greek 'kallistos', meaning 'most beautiful' or 'very handsome'. It is also associated with the Latin 'calix', referring to a chalice or wine cup, which carries liturgical significance in some contexts. The name offers a modern, shortened alternative to the more traditional Callistus.
About 75 boys were named Calix in 2025.
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French form of the name used by several early Popes
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
