Reilly vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reilly

Boy #2,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,800
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Reilly Rank #2,800
Callister Rank #43,579

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reilly or Callister more popular?

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Reilly and Callister mean?

Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Reilly and Callister boy or girl names?

Reilly is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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