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Callister vs Adonis

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

Callister Rank #43,579
Adonis Rank #206

Adonis is more popular, ranked #206 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Adonis more popular?

Adonis is more popular, ranked #206 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Adonis mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Adonis means "lord, master" (Phoenician origin).

Are Callister and Adonis boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Adonis is primarily a boy name.

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