Calixto vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calixto

Boy #5,179 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"most beautiful"

Origin: Greek kallistos

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,179
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cali, Calix, Tito

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calixto Rank #5,179
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5179 for Calixto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calixto ___

  • Calixto José
  • Calixto Antonio
  • Calixto Luis
  • Calixto Miguel
  • Calixto Rafael
  • Calixto Alejandro

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calixto

Rodrigo Sebastián Isadora Valentina Catalina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calixto or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Calixto at #5179 in the United States.

What do Calixto and James mean?

Calixto means "most beautiful" (Greek kallistos origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calixto and James boy or girl names?

Calixto is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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