Corey vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
402
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Corey Rank #679
Callister Rank #43,579

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corey or Callister more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Corey and Callister mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Corey and Callister boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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