Harry vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Callister Rank #43,579

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Harry or Callister more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Harry and Callister mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Harry and Callister boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.