Ravi vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ravi

Boy #1,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sri Lankan Nepalese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,215
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Ravi Rank #1,215
Callister Rank #43,579

Ravi is more popular, ranked #1215 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ravi or Callister more popular?

Ravi is more popular, ranked #1215 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ravi and Callister mean?

Ravi means "sun" (Sanskrit origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ravi and Callister boy or girl names?

Ravi is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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