Linus vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Linus Rank #1,423

Callister Rank #43,579

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Linus or Callister more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Linus and Callister mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Linus and Callister boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.