Abbott vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbott

Boy #3,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father, head of monastery"

Origin: Aramaic via Latin

English Scottish

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Abbott Rank #3,766

Callister Rank #43,579

Abbott is more popular, ranked #3766 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Abbott or Callister more popular?

Abbott is more popular, ranked #3766 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Abbott and Callister mean?

Abbott means "father, head of monastery" (Aramaic via Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Abbott and Callister boy or girl names?

Abbott is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.