Grayson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48
Total SSA Count
6,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48
Callister Rank #43,579

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Callister more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Callister mean?

Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Grayson and Callister boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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