Anson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Anson Rank #1,396

Callister Rank #43,579

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Anson or Callister more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Anson and Callister mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Anson and Callister boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.