Callister vs Caius

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
Caius Rank #1,063

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Caius more popular?

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Caius mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin).

Are Callister and Caius boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Caius is primarily a boy name.

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