Callister vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Colson mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Callister and Colson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.