Daryl vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Daryl Rank #2,002
Callister Rank #43,579

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Callister more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Callister mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Daryl and Callister boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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