Boyd vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,215
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Boyd Rank #2,215
Callister Rank #43,579

Boyd is more popular, ranked #2215 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boyd or Callister more popular?

Boyd is more popular, ranked #2215 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Callister mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Boyd and Callister boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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