Callister vs Mads

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 #3,911 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Danish Norwegian Swedish American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Mads Rank #3,911

Mads is more popular, ranked #3911 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Mads more popular?

Mads is more popular, ranked #3911 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Mads mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Mads means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Mads boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Mads is primarily a boy name.