Mac vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Mac Rank #696

Callister Rank #43,579

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Mac or Callister more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Mac and Callister mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Mac and Callister boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.