Gilbert vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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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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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Callister Rank #43,579

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Gilbert or Callister more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Callister mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Gilbert and Callister boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.