Callister vs Dalton

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

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Dalton mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Callister and Dalton boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.

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