Marcus vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian 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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Marcus Rank #256

Callister Rank #43,579

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Marcus or Callister more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Callister mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Marcus and Callister boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.