Glenn vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,366
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Manx Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Glenn Rank #1,366
Callister Rank #43,579

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn or Callister more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Callister mean?

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

Are Glenn and Callister boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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