Callister vs Dan

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
Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Dan mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Dan boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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