Rafferty 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

Rafferty Rank #5,163
Callister Rank #43,579

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafferty or Callister more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Callister mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Rafferty and Callister boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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