Callister vs Smith

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
Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Smith mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Callister and Smith boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.

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