Cass vs Callister

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

Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Callister Rank #43,579

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Callister more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cass and Callister mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cass and Callister boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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