Omar vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Omar Rank #260
Callister Rank #43,579

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omar or Callister more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Omar and Callister mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Omar and Callister boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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