Philip vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Philip Rank #522

Callister Rank #43,579

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Philip or Callister more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Philip and Callister mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Philip and Callister boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.