Nigel vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

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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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Nigel Rank #2,190

Callister Rank #43,579

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Nigel or Callister more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Callister mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Nigel and Callister boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.