Fern vs Calyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cup, chalice"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Fern Rank #5,858

Calyx Rank #5,845

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Calyx more popular?

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Calyx mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Calyx means "cup, chalice" (Greek origin).

Are Fern and Calyx boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Calyx is primarily a boy name.