Ari vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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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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Ari Rank #400

Callister Rank #43,579

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Ari or Callister more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ari and Callister mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ari and Callister boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.