Ephraim vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ephraim

Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Mormon/LDS African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#982
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Ephraim Rank #982
Callister Rank #43,579

Ephraim is more popular, ranked #982 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ephraim or Callister more popular?

Ephraim is more popular, ranked #982 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ephraim and Callister mean?

Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ephraim and Callister boy or girl names?

Ephraim is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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