Paden vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paden

Boy #5,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)"

Origin: Latin via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,391
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

Paden Rank #5,391
Callister Rank #43,579

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paden or Callister more popular?

Paden is more popular, ranked #5391 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Paden and Callister mean?

Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Paden and Callister boy or girl names?

Paden is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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