Callister vs Roger

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
Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Roger mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Callister and Roger boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.

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