Callister vs Grayson

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

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48
Total SSA Count
6,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Grayson mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Callister and Grayson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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