Edison vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Callister Rank #43,579

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Callister more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Edison and Callister mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Edison and Callister boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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