King vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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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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King Rank #343

Callister Rank #43,579

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is King or Callister more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do King and Callister mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are King and Callister boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.