Jason vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
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

Jason Rank #148
Callister Rank #43,579

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or Callister more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Jason and Callister mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Jason and Callister boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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