Ray vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Ray Rank #777

Callister Rank #43,579

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Ray or Callister more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ray and Callister mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ray and Callister boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.