Irving vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
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

Irving Rank #1,618
Callister Rank #43,579

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Callister more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Irving and Callister mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Irving and Callister boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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