Callister vs Duke

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

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#710
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Duke mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Callister and Duke boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.

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