Marlon vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

American French English Caribbean

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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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Marlon Rank #1,088

Callister Rank #43,579

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Marlon or Callister more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Callister mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Marlon and Callister boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.