Callister vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Abner mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Abner boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.