Cris vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cris

Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,048
Total SSA Count
15
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

Cris Rank #6,048
Callister Rank #43,579

Cris is more popular, ranked #6048 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cris or Callister more popular?

Cris is more popular, ranked #6048 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cris and Callister mean?

Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cris and Callister boy or girl names?

Cris is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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