Iris vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iris

Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Iris Rank #5,812

Callister Rank #43,579

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Iris or Callister more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Iris and Callister mean?

Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Iris and Callister boy or girl names?

Iris is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.