Glen vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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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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Glen Rank #2,326

Callister Rank #43,579

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Glen or Callister more popular?

Glen is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Glen and Callister mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Glen and Callister boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.