Gale vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gale

Boy #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Gale Rank #6,550

Callister Rank #43,579

Gale is more popular, ranked #6550 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Gale or Callister more popular?

Gale is more popular, ranked #6550 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Gale and Callister mean?

Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Gale and Callister boy or girl names?

Gale is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.