Callister vs Adrian

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
Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Adrian mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Callister and Adrian boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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