Craig vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British 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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Craig Rank #1,840

Callister Rank #43,579

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Craig or Callister more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Craig and Callister mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Craig and Callister boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.