Emmit 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

Emmit Rank #3,443
Callister Rank #43,579

Emmit is more popular, ranked #3443 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmit or Callister more popular?

Emmit is more popular, ranked #3443 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Emmit and Callister mean?

Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Emmit and Callister boy or girl names?

Emmit is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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