Ridge vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ridge Rank #529
Callister Rank #43,579

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridge or Callister more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ridge and Callister mean?

Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ridge and Callister boy or girl names?

Ridge is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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