Callister vs Rafferty

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
Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Rafferty mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Callister and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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