Callister vs Obed

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

Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Obed mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Obed boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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