Luke vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Callister Rank #43,579

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Callister more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Luke and Callister mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Luke and Callister boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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