Boy vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boy

Boy #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,506
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Boy Rank #4,506
Callister Rank #43,579

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boy or Callister more popular?

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Boy and Callister mean?

Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Boy and Callister boy or girl names?

Boy is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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