Alder vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Alder Rank #1,424

Callister Rank #43,579

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Alder or Callister more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Alder and Callister mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Alder and Callister boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.