Obsidian 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

Obsidian Rank #5,079
Callister Rank #43,579

Obsidian is more popular, ranked #5079 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obsidian or Callister more popular?

Obsidian is more popular, ranked #5079 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Obsidian and Callister mean?

Obsidian means "volcanic black glass" (Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Obsidian and Callister boy or girl names?

Obsidian is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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