Callister vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Callister Rank #43,579

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Jacob mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Jacob boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.