Johnson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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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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Johnson Rank #3,553

Callister Rank #43,579

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Johnson or Callister more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Callister mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Johnson and Callister boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.