Callister vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

✓ All Clear

Callister Rank #43,579

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Ira mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Ira boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.