Callister vs Damon

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

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Damon mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Callister and Damon boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.

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