Cecil vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecil

Boy #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Cecil Rank #1,487

Callister Rank #43,579

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Cecil or Callister more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Callister mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cecil and Callister boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.