Jerome vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Callister Rank #43,579

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Jerome or Callister more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Callister mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Jerome and Callister boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.