Icarus vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Icarus Rank #5,432
Callister Rank #43,579

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Icarus or Callister more popular?

Icarus is more popular, ranked #5432 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Icarus and Callister mean?

Icarus means "uncertain — possibly related to the island of Ikaria" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Icarus and Callister boy or girl names?

Icarus is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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