Layson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layson

Boy #6,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: English surname

English 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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Layson Rank #6,595

Callister Rank #43,579

Layson is more popular, ranked #6595 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Layson or Callister more popular?

Layson is more popular, ranked #6595 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Layson and Callister mean?

Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Layson and Callister boy or girl names?

Layson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.