Callister vs Jaycob

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

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Jaycob Rank #2,408

Jaycob is more popular, ranked #2408 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Jaycob more popular?

Jaycob is more popular, ranked #2408 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Jaycob mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Jaycob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Jaycob boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Jaycob is primarily a boy name.

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