Callister vs Luke

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
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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Luke mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Callister and Luke boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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