Cory vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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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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Cory Rank #1,097

Callister Rank #43,579

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Cory or Callister more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cory and Callister mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cory and Callister boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.