Callister vs Ervin

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
Ervin Rank #1,939

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Ervin more popular?

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Ervin mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin).

Are Callister and Ervin boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Ervin is primarily a boy name.

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