Cai vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cai

Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,906
Total SSA Count
83
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

Cai Rank #1,906
Callister Rank #43,579

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Callister more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cai and Callister mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cai and Callister boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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