Roger vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

English French German 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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Roger Rank #750

Callister Rank #43,579

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Roger or Callister more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Roger and Callister mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Roger and Callister boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.