Callister vs Cooper

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

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Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#50
Total SSA Count
5,699
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Cooper Rank #50

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Cooper more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Cooper mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Callister and Cooper boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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