Edgar 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

Edgar Rank #460
Callister Rank #43,579

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Callister more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Callister mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Edgar and Callister boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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