Callister vs Theo

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

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Theo mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Callister and Theo boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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