Holt vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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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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Holt Rank #1,918

Callister Rank #43,579

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Holt or Callister more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Holt and Callister mean?

Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Holt and Callister boy or girl names?

Holt is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.