Bray vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
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

Bray Rank #2,828
Callister Rank #43,579

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Callister more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Bray and Callister mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Bray and Callister boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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