Dan vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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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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Dan Rank #1,931

Callister Rank #43,579

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Dan or Callister more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Dan and Callister mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Dan and Callister boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.