Lex vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Callister Rank #43,579

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Lex or Callister more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Lex and Callister mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Lex and Callister boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.