Athan 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

Athan Rank #2,333
Callister Rank #43,579

Athan is more popular, ranked #2333 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athan or Callister more popular?

Athan is more popular, ranked #2333 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Athan and Callister mean?

Athan means "immortal, deathless" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Athan and Callister boy or girl names?

Athan is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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