Onix vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onix

Boy #5,293 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black banded gemstone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,293
Total SSA Count
18
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

Onix Rank #5,293
Callister Rank #43,579

Onix is more popular, ranked #5293 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onix or Callister more popular?

Onix is more popular, ranked #5293 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Onix and Callister mean?

Onix means "black banded gemstone" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Onix and Callister boy or girl names?

Onix is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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