Shad vs Calyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cup, chalice"

Origin: Greek

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Shad Rank #5,928

Calyx Rank #5,845

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 vs #5928 for Shad.

Is Shad or Calyx more popular?

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 compared to Shad at #5928 in the United States.

What do Shad and Calyx mean?

Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin). Calyx means "cup, chalice" (Greek origin).

Are Shad and Calyx boy or girl names?

Shad is primarily a boy name. Calyx is primarily a boy name.