Gunner vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Gunner Rank #520
Callister Rank #43,579

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunner or Callister more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Gunner and Callister mean?

Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Gunner and Callister boy or girl names?

Gunner is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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