Dev vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Dev Rank #1,401
Callister Rank #43,579

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Callister more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Dev and Callister mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Dev and Callister boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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