Callister vs Brigham

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

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Brigham Rank #2,191

Brigham is more popular, ranked #2191 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Brigham more popular?

Brigham is more popular, ranked #2191 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Brigham mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Callister and Brigham boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Brigham is primarily a boy name.

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