Callister vs Evans

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
Evans Rank #1,880

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Evans more popular?

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Evans mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin).

Are Callister and Evans boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Evans is primarily a boy name.

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