Mcclain vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mcclain

Boy #5,676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the servant of Saint John"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,676
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Mcclain Rank #5,676
Callister Rank #43,579

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcclain or Callister more popular?

Mcclain is more popular, ranked #5676 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Mcclain and Callister mean?

Mcclain means "son of the servant of Saint John" (Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Mcclain and Callister boy or girl names?

Mcclain is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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