Mark vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Mark Rank #246
Callister Rank #43,579

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Callister more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Mark and Callister mean?

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

Are Mark and Callister boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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