Callister vs Jesse

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
Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Jesse mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Jesse boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.

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