Leon vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Leon Rank #141

Callister Rank #43,579

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Leon or Callister more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Leon and Callister mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Leon and Callister boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.