Callister vs Coy

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

Coy

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,507
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Coy Rank #1,507

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Coy more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Coy mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin).

Are Callister and Coy boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Coy is primarily a boy name.

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