Callister vs Edgar

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
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Edgar mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Callister and Edgar boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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