Callister vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Callister Rank #43,579

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Kris mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Callister and Kris boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.