Artem vs Calix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artem

Boy #2,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Greek Bulgarian Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,174
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tyoma, Art

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Artem Rank #2,174
Calix Rank #2,291

Artem is more popular, ranked #2174 vs #2291 for Calix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artem ___

  • Artem Alexander
  • Artem Nikolai
  • Artem Dmitri
  • Artem Mikhail
  • Artem Sergei
  • Artem Viktor

Calix ___

  • Calix James
  • Calix River
  • Calix Reed
  • Calix Thomas
  • Calix Gray
  • Calix John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artem

Dmitri Nikita Anastasia Natasha Ivan

If you choose Calix

Zara Felix Lyra Dax Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artem or Calix more popular?

Artem is more popular, ranked #2174 compared to Calix at #2291 in the United States.

What do Artem and Calix mean?

Artem means "gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis" (Greek origin). Calix means "very handsome, beautiful" (Greek origin).

Are Artem and Calix boy or girl names?

Artem is primarily a boy name. Calix is primarily a boy name.

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