Callister vs Kolson

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
Kolson Rank #801

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Kolson more popular?

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Kolson mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Kolson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Callister and Kolson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.

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