Charley vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

English American French Australian

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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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Charley Rank #1,838

Callister Rank #43,579

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Charley or Callister more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Charley and Callister mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Charley and Callister boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.