Loki vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loki

Boy #1,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trickster, shapeshifter"

Origin: Old Norse mythology

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse mythology Modern pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,771
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Manx Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Loki Rank #1,771
Callister Rank #43,579

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loki or Callister more popular?

Loki is more popular, ranked #1771 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Loki and Callister mean?

Loki means "trickster, shapeshifter" (Old Norse mythology origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Loki and Callister boy or girl names?

Loki is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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