Gates vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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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Gates Rank #3,229

Callister Rank #43,579

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Gates or Callister more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Gates and Callister mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Gates and Callister boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.