Callister vs Sullivan

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
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Sullivan mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Callister and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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