Hector vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Hector Rank #381

Callister Rank #43,579

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Hector or Callister more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Hector and Callister mean?

Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Hector and Callister boy or girl names?

Hector is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.