Kyle vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish 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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Kyle Rank #440

Callister Rank #43,579

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Kyle or Callister more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Callister mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Kyle and Callister boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.