Callister vs Icarus

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

Icarus

Boy #5,432 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American European literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,432
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Icarus Rank #5,432

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Icarus more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Icarus mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin).

Are Callister and Icarus boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Icarus is primarily a boy name.

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