Callister vs Koby

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

Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Koby Rank #2,066

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Koby more popular?

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Koby mean?

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

Are Callister and Koby boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.

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