Callister vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Callister Rank #43,579

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Sam mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Sam boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.