Mayer vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German 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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Mayer Rank #1,834

Callister Rank #43,579

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Mayer or Callister more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Callister mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Mayer and Callister boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.