Malcom vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-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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Malcom Rank #1,750

Callister Rank #43,579

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Malcom or Callister more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Callister mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Malcom and Callister boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.