Callister vs Tevin

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

Tevin

Boy #2,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,696
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Tevin Rank #2,696

Tevin is more popular, ranked #2696 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Tevin more popular?

Tevin is more popular, ranked #2696 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Tevin mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Tevin means "possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)" (Irish origin).

Are Callister and Tevin boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Tevin is primarily a boy name.

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