Callister vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Callister Rank #43,579

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Anson mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Callister and Anson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.