Robert vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Callister Rank #43,579

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Robert or Callister more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Robert and Callister mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Robert and Callister boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.