Evan vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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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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Evan Rank #143

Callister Rank #43,579

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Evan or Callister more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Evan and Callister mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Evan and Callister boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.