Callister vs Shaw

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 #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Shaw mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Callister and Shaw boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.