Callister vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Kye mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Callister and Kye boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.