Callister vs Lamar

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

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Lamar mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Callister and Lamar boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.

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