Callister vs Dempsey

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 #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Callister Rank #43,579

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Dempsey mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Callister and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.