Arthur vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Callister Rank #43,579

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Arthur or Callister more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Callister mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Arthur and Callister boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.