Phillip vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 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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Phillip Rank #627

Callister Rank #43,579

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Phillip or Callister more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Callister mean?

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

Are Phillip and Callister boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.