Callister vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

American English

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Callister Rank #43,579

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Payson mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Callister and Payson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.