Ralph 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

Ralph Rank #1,153
Callister Rank #43,579

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralph or Callister more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Callister mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ralph and Callister boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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