Callister vs Boy

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

Boy

Boy #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,506
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Boy Rank #4,506

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Boy more popular?

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Boy mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin).

Are Callister and Boy boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Boy is primarily a boy name.

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