Callister vs Cory

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

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,097
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Cory mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Callister and Cory boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.

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