Callister vs Malcom

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 #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Malcom mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Callister and Malcom boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.