Dax vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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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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Dax Rank #640

Callister Rank #43,579

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Dax or Callister more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Dax and Callister mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Dax and Callister boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.