Ben vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Ben Rank #802

Callister Rank #43,579

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Ben or Callister more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ben and Callister mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ben and Callister boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.