Callister vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Callister Rank #43,579

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Philip mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Callister and Philip boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.