Callister vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Callister Rank #43,579

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Hector mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Callister and Hector boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.