Micah vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
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

Micah Rank #86
Callister Rank #43,579

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Callister more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Micah and Callister mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Micah and Callister boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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