Lyle vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyle

Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Callister Rank #43,579

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Lyle or Callister more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Callister mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Lyle and Callister boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.