Issac vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Issac

Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
283
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

Issac Rank #856
Callister Rank #43,579

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Issac or Callister more popular?

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Issac and Callister mean?

Issac means "laughter" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Issac and Callister boy or girl names?

Issac is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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