Josh vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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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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Josh Rank #1,742

Callister Rank #43,579

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Josh or Callister more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Josh and Callister mean?

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

Are Josh and Callister boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.