Maxwell vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English 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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Maxwell Rank #182

Callister Rank #43,579

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Maxwell or Callister more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Callister mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Maxwell and Callister boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.