Ken vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Ken Rank #3,299

Callister Rank #43,579

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Ken or Callister more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ken and Callister mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ken and Callister boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.