Dylan vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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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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Dylan Rank #28

Callister Rank #43,579

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Dylan or Callister more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Callister mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Dylan and Callister boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.