Ayden 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

Ayden Rank #213
Callister Rank #43,579

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayden or Callister more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Callister mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ayden and Callister boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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