Calyx vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calyx

Boy #5,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cup, chalice"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Calyx Rank #5,845

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5845 for Calyx.

Is Calyx or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Calyx at #5845 in the United States.

What do Calyx and Yates mean?

Calyx means "cup, chalice" (Greek origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Calyx and Yates boy or girl names?

Calyx is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.