Abner vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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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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Abner Rank #840

Callister Rank #43,579

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Abner or Callister more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Abner and Callister mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Abner and Callister boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.