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Davidson 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

Davidson Rank #5,723
Callister Rank #43,579

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davidson or Callister more popular?

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Davidson and Callister mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Davidson and Callister boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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