Callister vs Yahya

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

Yahya

Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#706
Total SSA Count
378
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Yahya Rank #706

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Yahya more popular?

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Yahya mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Callister and Yahya boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.

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