James vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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James Rank #5

Callister Rank #43,579

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is James or Callister more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do James and Callister mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are James and Callister boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.