Mace vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Mace Rank #2,832
Callister Rank #43,579

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mace or Callister more popular?

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Mace and Callister mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Mace and Callister boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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