Callister vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Callister Rank #43,579

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Ivan mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Callister and Ivan boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.