Kent vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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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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Kent Rank #1,636

Callister Rank #43,579

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Kent or Callister more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Kent and Callister mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Kent and Callister boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.