Ladd vs Calcifer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

English American British

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Boy #4,836 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fire bearer, heat carrier"

Origin: Latin (calor/calx + fer)

English Fantasy

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Ladd Rank #4,806

Calcifer Rank #4,836

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 vs #4836 for Calcifer.

Is Ladd or Calcifer more popular?

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 compared to Calcifer at #4836 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Calcifer mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Calcifer means "fire bearer, heat carrier" (Latin (calor/calx + fer) origin).

Are Ladd and Calcifer boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Calcifer is primarily a boy name.