Callister vs Welles

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 #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Callister Rank #43,579

Welles Rank #3,522

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Welles more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Welles mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Callister and Welles boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.