Gabe vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,653
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Gabe Rank #4,653
Callister Rank #43,579

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabe or Callister more popular?

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Callister mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Gabe and Callister boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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