Callister vs Thompson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Callister Rank #43,579

Thompson Rank #2,935

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Thompson more popular?

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Thompson mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Callister and Thompson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.