Callis
Pronunciation: [ k-AL-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,712
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Callis
Callis is a boy name .
Callis is currently ranked #33,712 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Callis include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Callie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Callis include Callum, Callan, Callahan, Callen, Calloway . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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