Callister vs Duncan

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

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,104
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Duncan Rank #1,104

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Duncan more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Duncan mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Callister and Duncan boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.

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