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David vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

David Rank #31
Callister Rank #43,579

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Callister more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do David and Callister mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are David and Callister boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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