Johnny vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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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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Johnny Rank #458

Callister Rank #43,579

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Johnny or Callister more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Callister mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Johnny and Callister boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.