Malik vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American 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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Malik Rank #430

Callister Rank #43,579

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Malik or Callister more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Malik and Callister mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Malik and Callister boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.