Jess 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

Jess Rank #4,646
Callister Rank #43,579

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jess or Callister more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Jess and Callister mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Jess and Callister boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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