Dave vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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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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Dave Rank #2,019

Callister Rank #43,579

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Dave or Callister more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Dave and Callister mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Dave and Callister boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.