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Callister vs Davidson

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
Davidson Rank #5,723

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Davidson more popular?

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Davidson mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Callister and Davidson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.

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