Callister vs Jess

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
Jess Rank #4,646

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Jess more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Jess mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Jess boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.

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