Jackson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Jackson Rank #35

Callister Rank #43,579

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Jackson or Callister more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Callister mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Jackson and Callister boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.