Reed vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Reed Rank #422

Callister Rank #43,579

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Reed or Callister more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Reed and Callister mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Reed and Callister boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.