Callister vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Callister Rank #43,579

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Evan mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Callister and Evan boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.