Bode vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Bode Rank #805

Callister Rank #43,579

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Bode or Callister more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Bode and Callister mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Bode and Callister boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.