Mason vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42
Total SSA Count
6,471
Syllables
2
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

Mason Rank #42
Callister Rank #43,579

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or Callister more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Mason and Callister mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Mason and Callister boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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