Coy vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coy

Boy #1,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"quiet, calm, reserved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,507
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
1
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

Coy Rank #1,507
Callister Rank #43,579

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Callister more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Coy and Callister mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Coy and Callister boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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