Emir vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

✓ All Clear

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Emir Rank #558

Callister Rank #43,579

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Emir or Callister more popular?

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Emir and Callister mean?

Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Emir and Callister boy or girl names?

Emir is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.