Callister vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Callister Rank #43,579

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Colby mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Callister and Colby boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.