Callister vs Obsidian

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

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Obsidian Rank #5,079

Obsidian is more popular, ranked #5079 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Obsidian more popular?

Obsidian is more popular, ranked #5079 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Obsidian mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Obsidian means "volcanic black glass" (Latin origin).

Are Callister and Obsidian boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Obsidian is primarily a boy name.

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