Nick vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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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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Nick Rank #1,422

Callister Rank #43,579

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Nick or Callister more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Nick and Callister mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Nick and Callister boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.