Gene vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

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

Gene Rank #1,910

Callister Rank #43,579

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Gene or Callister more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Gene and Callister mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Gene and Callister boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.