Luka vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Cultural Roots

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
3,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Luka Rank #94
Callister Rank #43,579

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Callister more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Luka and Callister mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Luka and Callister boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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