Pearson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

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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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Pearson Rank #2,768

Callister Rank #43,579

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Pearson or Callister more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Callister mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Pearson and Callister boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.