Cole vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

English American 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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Cole Rank #162

Callister Rank #43,579

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Cole or Callister more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cole and Callister mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cole and Callister boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.