Hakan vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakan

Boy #5,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"emperor, supreme ruler"

Origin: Turkic (Kagan)

Turkish Swedish Norwegian Scandinavian

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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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Hakan Rank #5,698

Callister Rank #43,579

Hakan is more popular, ranked #5698 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Hakan or Callister more popular?

Hakan is more popular, ranked #5698 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Hakan and Callister mean?

Hakan means "emperor, supreme ruler" (Turkic (Kagan) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Hakan and Callister boy or girl names?

Hakan is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.