Nyx vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American 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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Nyx Rank #4,134

Callister Rank #43,579

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Nyx or Callister more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Callister mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Nyx and Callister boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.