Calyx vs Spade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calyx

Boy #5,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cup, chalice"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

English American

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Calyx Rank #5,845

Spade Rank #5,953

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 vs #5953 for Spade.

Is Calyx or Spade more popular?

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Calyx and Spade mean?

Calyx means "cup, chalice" (Greek origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Calyx and Spade boy or girl names?

Calyx is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.