Chris vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Chris Rank #651

Callister Rank #43,579

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Chris or Callister more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Chris and Callister mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Chris and Callister boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.