Callister vs Ivor

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

Ivor

Boy #6,521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yew bow warrior, bow army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Scandinavian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,521
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Ivor Rank #6,521

Ivor is more popular, ranked #6521 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Ivor more popular?

Ivor is more popular, ranked #6521 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Ivor mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Ivor means "yew bow warrior, bow army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Callister and Ivor boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Ivor is primarily a boy name.

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