Gus vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish 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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Gus Rank #1,216

Callister Rank #43,579

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Gus or Callister more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Gus and Callister mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Gus and Callister boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.