Callister vs Cross

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 #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Cross mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Callister and Cross boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.