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Callister vs Malcolm

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
Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Callister and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.

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