Calixto
Meaningmost beautiful · Greek
Calixto is a Mexican boy name meaning “most beautiful”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Calixto has the name Cali hiding inside it.
- Word funCalixto doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Calixto would score 16 points, thanks largely to the X (worth 8).
- GenerationCalixto peaked in 1962, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Calixto you'd meet today is about 63 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Calixtos too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Calixto would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 85,470 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryCalixto first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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About the name Calixto
Calixto is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “most beautiful”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Calixto
What does the name Calixto mean?
Calixto means “most beautiful” and comes from Greek. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Zuri (“beautiful”), Mika (“often beautiful fragrance”), Miya (“often beautiful arrow”) and Mei (“beautiful”).
What is the origin of the name Calixto?
Calixto is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Calixto a boy or girl name?
Calixto is a boy name. In 2025, 20 US boys were named Calixto.
How popular is the name Calixto?
Calixto ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1962, when it reached #2,364. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,645 places.
What names are similar to Calixto?
If you like Calixto, you might also like Zuri, Mika, Miya and Mei.
What should I know before naming my baby Calixto?
Calixto is a Mexican boy name meaning “most beautiful”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.