Callister vs Bode

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 #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Callister Rank #43,579

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Bode mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Callister and Bode boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.