Ren vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ren

Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,147
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
1
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

Ren Rank #1,147
Callister Rank #43,579

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ren or Callister more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ren and Callister mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ren and Callister boy or girl names?

Ren is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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