Callister vs Cleo

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
Cleo Rank #4,718

Cleo is more popular, ranked #4718 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Cleo more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #4718 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Cleo mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Cleo means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin).

Are Callister and Cleo boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Cleo is primarily a boy name.

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