Callister vs Cody

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

Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#289
Total SSA Count
1,161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Cody mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Callister and Cody boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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