Callister vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Callister Rank #43,579

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Nicholas mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Callister and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.