Callister vs Nico

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

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Nico mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Callister and Nico boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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