Callister vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Callister Rank #43,579

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and David mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Callister and David boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.