Callister vs Skylar

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
Skylar Rank #1,553

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Skylar more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Skylar mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Callister and Skylar boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons