Adrian vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Adrian Rank #72
Callister Rank #43,579

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Callister more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Callister mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Adrian and Callister boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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