Callister vs Bud

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 #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Callister Rank #43,579

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Bud mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Callister and Bud boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.