Neil vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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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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Neil Rank #866

Callister Rank #43,579

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Neil or Callister more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Neil and Callister mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Neil and Callister boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.