Callister vs Ames

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 #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Callister Rank #43,579

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Ames mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Callister and Ames boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.