What is the origin of the name Calixto?

Calixto is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Calixto?

Calixto is currently ranked #5077 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Calixto?

Calixto is pronounced kah-LEEK-sto.

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Calixto

kah-LEEK-sto

Popularity

#5077

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

554

Peak Year

#19 in 2024

First Recorded

1915

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Spanish and Portuguese form of Callistus, derived from the Greek 'kallistos' meaning "most beautiful".

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Cal Lito

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Numerology

The Achiever

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Nicknames

Cal Lito

Spelling Variations

Callisto Calixtus

Similar Names

Mateo Ricardo Alejandro Enrique

Personality Traits

CharmingArtisticIntelligentOptimistic

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