Callister vs Ellery

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
Ellery Rank #5,575

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Ellery more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Ellery mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin).

Are Callister and Ellery boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Ellery is primarily a boy name.

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