Callister vs Gavin

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
Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Gavin mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Callister and Gavin boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.

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