Brigham 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

Brigham Rank #2,191
Callister Rank #43,579

Brigham is more popular, ranked #2191 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brigham or Callister more popular?

Brigham is more popular, ranked #2191 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Brigham and Callister mean?

Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Brigham and Callister boy or girl names?

Brigham is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons