Alaster vs Calyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaster

Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Boy #5,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cup, chalice"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Calyx Rank #5,845

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Is Alaster or Calyx more popular?

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Calyx mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Calyx means "cup, chalice" (Greek origin).

Are Alaster and Calyx boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Calyx is primarily a boy name.