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Calder vs Justus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calder

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,005
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Calder Rank #2,005
Justus Rank #1,814

Justus is more popular, ranked #1814 vs #2005 for Calder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calder or Justus more popular?

Justus is more popular, ranked #1814 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Calder and Justus mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Justus means "just, righteous, upright" (Latin origin).

Are Calder and Justus boy or girl names?

Calder is primarily a boy name. Justus is primarily a boy name.

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