Lyon vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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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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Lyon Rank #1,890

Callister Rank #43,579

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Lyon or Callister more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Callister mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Lyon and Callister boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.