Calyx vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calyx

Boy #5,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cup, chalice"

Origin: Greek

American English

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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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Calyx Rank #5,845

Alaster Rank #5,903

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

Is Calyx or Alaster more popular?

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

What do Calyx and Alaster mean?

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

Are Calyx and Alaster boy or girl names?

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