Callister vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Dawson mean?

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

Are Callister and Dawson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.