Rigel vs Calyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rigel

Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

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Boy #5,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cup, chalice"

Origin: Greek

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Rigel Rank #6,009

Calyx Rank #5,845

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 vs #6009 for Rigel.

Is Rigel or Calyx more popular?

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 compared to Rigel at #6009 in the United States.

What do Rigel and Calyx mean?

Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin). Calyx means "cup, chalice" (Greek origin).

Are Rigel and Calyx boy or girl names?

Rigel is primarily a boy name. Calyx is primarily a boy name.