Knox vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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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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Knox Rank #209

Callister Rank #43,579

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Knox or Callister more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Knox and Callister mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Knox and Callister boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.