Alec vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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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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Alec Rank #880

Callister Rank #43,579

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Alec or Callister more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Alec and Callister mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Alec and Callister boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.