Ash vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Manx Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ash Rank #1,152
Callister Rank #43,579

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash or Callister more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ash and Callister mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ash and Callister boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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