Callister vs Urijah

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

Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Urijah Rank #2,627

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Urijah more popular?

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Urijah mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callister and Urijah boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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