Jack vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jack Rank #15
Callister Rank #43,579

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jack or Callister more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Jack and Callister mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Jack and Callister boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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