Nicholas vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Nicholas Rank #117

Callister Rank #43,579

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Nicholas or Callister more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Callister mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Nicholas and Callister boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.