Callister vs Issac

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

Issac

Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Issac Rank #856

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Issac more popular?

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Issac mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Issac means "laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Issac boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Issac is primarily a boy name.

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