Ames vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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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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Ames Rank #2,018

Callister Rank #43,579

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Ames or Callister more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ames and Callister mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ames and Callister boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.