Jayson 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

Jayson Rank #623
Callister Rank #43,579

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayson or Callister more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Callister mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Jayson and Callister boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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