Cassian 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

Cassian Rank #617
Callister Rank #43,579

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Callister more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Callister mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cassian and Callister boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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