Iman vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Iman Rank #1,896
Callister Rank #43,579

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Callister more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Iman and Callister mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Iman and Callister boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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