Hanson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Scandinavian German American English

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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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Hanson Rank #2,840

Callister Rank #43,579

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Hanson or Callister more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Callister mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Hanson and Callister boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.