Callister vs Kent

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
Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Kent mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Callister and Kent boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.

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