Callister vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Mac mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Callister and Mac boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.