Jon vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Jon Rank #893
Callister Rank #43,579

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Callister more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Jon and Callister mean?

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

Are Jon and Callister boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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