Callister vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Maxwell mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Callister and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.