Callister vs Jerome

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 #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Callister Rank #43,579

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Jerome mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Callister and Jerome boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.