Callister vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Callister Rank #43,579

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and August mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Callister and August boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.