Gary vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 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

Gary Rank #1,133

Callister Rank #43,579

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Gary or Callister more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Gary and Callister mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Callister boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.