Callister vs Raphael

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
Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Raphael mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Raphael boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.

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