Callister vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Callister Rank #43,579

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Jackson mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Callister and Jackson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.