Nix vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nix

Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic English

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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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Nix Rank #6,268

Callister Rank #43,579

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Nix or Callister more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Nix and Callister mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Nix and Callister boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.