Callister vs Emory

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
Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Emory mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Callister and Emory boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.

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