Callister vs Clive

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 #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

English British American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Clive mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Callister and Clive boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.