Callister vs Mcclain

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
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Mcclain

Boy #5,676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the servant of Saint John"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,676
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Mcclain Rank #5,676

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Mcclain more popular?

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Mcclain mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin).

Are Callister and Mcclain boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Mcclain is primarily a boy name.

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