Graeme vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graeme

Boy #3,744 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grey home, gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,744
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Graeme Rank #3,744
Callister Rank #43,579

Graeme is more popular, ranked #3744 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graeme or Callister more popular?

Graeme is more popular, ranked #3744 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Graeme and Callister mean?

Graeme means "grey home, gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Graeme and Callister boy or girl names?

Graeme is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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