Darrell vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Darrell Rank #1,470
Callister Rank #43,579

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Callister more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Callister mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Darrell and Callister boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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