Cal vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Cal Rank #671

Callister Rank #43,579

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Cal or Callister more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cal and Callister mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cal and Callister boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.