Priest vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Priest

Boy #4,128 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"religious official, one who performs sacred rites"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Priest Rank #4,128

Callister Rank #43,579

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Priest or Callister more popular?

Priest is more popular, ranked #4128 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Priest and Callister mean?

Priest means "religious official, one who performs sacred rites" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Priest and Callister boy or girl names?

Priest is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.