Gavin vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish 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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Gavin Rank #254

Callister Rank #43,579

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Gavin or Callister more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Callister mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Gavin and Callister boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.