Addison vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Manx Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #1,937
Callister Rank #43,579

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Callister more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Addison and Callister mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Addison and Callister boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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