Callister vs Ladd

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

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,806
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Ladd Rank #4,806

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Ladd more popular?

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Ladd mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin).

Are Callister and Ladd boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Ladd is primarily a boy name.

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