Callister vs Edison

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
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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Edison mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Callister and Edison boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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