Joan vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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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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Joan Rank #1,014

Callister Rank #43,579

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Joan or Callister more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Joan and Callister mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Joan and Callister boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.