Callister vs Rye

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 #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Callister Rank #43,579

Rye Rank #2,432

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Rye more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Rye mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Callister and Rye boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.