Hansen vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansen

Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,360
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Hansen Rank #3,360
Callister Rank #43,579

Hansen is more popular, ranked #3360 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hansen or Callister more popular?

Hansen is more popular, ranked #3360 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Hansen and Callister mean?

Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Hansen and Callister boy or girl names?

Hansen is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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