Eric vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Eric Rank #252

Callister Rank #43,579

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Eric or Callister more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Eric and Callister mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Eric and Callister boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.