Callister vs Layden

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
Layden Rank #3,272

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Layden more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Layden mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Callister and Layden boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.

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