Callister vs Anis

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

Anis

Boy #6,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"companion, close friend"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,601
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Anis Rank #6,601

Anis is more popular, ranked #6601 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Anis more popular?

Anis is more popular, ranked #6601 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Anis mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Anis means "companion, close friend" (Arabic origin).

Are Callister and Anis boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Anis is primarily a boy name.

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