Dex vs Calan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dex

Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #3,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first of the month, calends"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Scottish Irish American

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Dex Rank #3,878

Calan Rank #3,805

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 vs #3878 for Dex.

Is Dex or Calan more popular?

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 compared to Dex at #3878 in the United States.

What do Dex and Calan mean?

Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin). Calan means "first of the month, calends" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Dex and Calan boy or girl names?

Dex is primarily a boy name. Calan is primarily a boy name.