Benson 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

Benson Rank #436
Callister Rank #43,579

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benson or Callister more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Benson and Callister mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Benson and Callister boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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