Pierce 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

Pierce Rank #541
Callister Rank #43,579

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce or Callister more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Callister mean?

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

Are Pierce and Callister boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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