Most beautiful
Derived from the Greek name Kallistos, meaning 'most beautiful.' It was historically popular among early Christians and was borne by three popes, often Latinized as Callixtus.
Less common today
Calixto isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,696 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Third-century Pope and martyr
Renowned Spanish theater and opera director
Cuban general in the Ten Years' War
