Layne vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layne

Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Layne Rank #697

Callister Rank #43,579

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Layne or Callister more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Layne and Callister mean?

Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Layne and Callister boy or girl names?

Layne is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.