Callister vs Cassian

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
Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Cassian mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Callister and Cassian boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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