Rodney vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

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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Rodney Rank #1,086

Callister Rank #43,579

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Rodney or Callister more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Callister mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Rodney and Callister boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.