Callister vs Mayer

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

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Mayer mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Callister and Mayer boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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