Pete 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

Pete Rank #3,090
Callister Rank #43,579

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pete or Callister more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Pete and Callister mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Pete and Callister boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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