Noah vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Manx Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Callister Rank #43,579

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Callister more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Noah and Callister mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Noah and Callister boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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