Callister vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Gates mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Callister and Gates boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.