Layken 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

Layken Rank #4,289
Callister Rank #43,579

Layken is more popular, ranked #4289 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layken or Callister more popular?

Layken is more popular, ranked #4289 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Layken and Callister mean?

Layken means "from the lake" (American English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Layken and Callister boy or girl names?

Layken is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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