Ira vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish 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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Ira Rank #978

Callister Rank #43,579

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Ira or Callister more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ira and Callister mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ira and Callister boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.