Callister vs Irving

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

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Irving mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Callister and Irving boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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