Callister vs Gentry

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
Gentry Rank #1,601

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Gentry more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Gentry mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Callister and Gentry boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.

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