Callister vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Eric mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Callister and Eric boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.