Kye vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Manx Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kye Rank #1,197
Callister Rank #43,579

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kye or Callister more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Kye and Callister mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Kye and Callister boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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