Keith vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish 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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Keith Rank #758

Callister Rank #43,579

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Keith or Callister more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Keith and Callister mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Keith and Callister boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.