Callister vs Janson

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 #4,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan"

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch

Scandinavian Dutch American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Janson Rank #4,740

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Janson more popular?

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Janson mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin).

Are Callister and Janson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Janson is primarily a boy name.