Cooper vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#50
Total SSA Count
5,699
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50
Callister Rank #43,579

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Callister more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Callister mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cooper and Callister boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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