Casper vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#881
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Casper Rank #881
Callister Rank #43,579

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or Callister more popular?

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Casper and Callister mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Casper and Callister boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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