Forrest vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English 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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Forrest Rank #408

Callister Rank #43,579

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Forrest or Callister more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Callister mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Forrest and Callister boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.