Ashby vs Calyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashby

Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ashby Rank #5,889
Calyx Rank #5,845

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 vs #5889 for Ashby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashby ___

  • Ashby James
  • Ashby Cole
  • Ashby River
  • Ashby Reid
  • Ashby Lane
  • Ashby Colt

Calyx ___

  • Calyx James
  • Calyx River
  • Calyx Stone
  • Calyx Sage
  • Calyx Orion
  • Calyx Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashby

Darby Colby Wren Rowan Finley

If you choose Calyx

Flora Petal Jasper Rowan Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashby or Calyx more popular?

Calyx is more popular, ranked #5845 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Ashby and Calyx mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). Calyx means "cup, chalice" (Greek origin).

Are Ashby and Calyx boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. Calyx is primarily a boy name.

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