Raphael 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

Raphael Rank #421
Callister Rank #43,579

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raphael or Callister more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Callister mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Raphael and Callister boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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