Callister vs Macai

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
Macai Rank #6,000

Macai is more popular, ranked #6000 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Macai more popular?

Macai is more popular, ranked #6000 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Macai mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Macai means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Macai boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Macai is primarily a boy name.

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