Jesse 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

Jesse Rank #187
Callister Rank #43,579

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Callister more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Callister mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Jesse and Callister boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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