Maclin vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maclin

Boy #5,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Flann (red-haired one)"

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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Maclin Rank #5,241

Callister Rank #43,579

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Maclin or Callister more popular?

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Maclin and Callister mean?

Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Maclin and Callister boy or girl names?

Maclin is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.