Jethro vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Jethro Rank #1,082

Callister Rank #43,579

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Jethro or Callister more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Callister mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Jethro and Callister boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.