Ronin vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronin

Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese 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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Ronin Rank #494

Callister Rank #43,579

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Ronin or Callister more popular?

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ronin and Callister mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ronin and Callister boy or girl names?

Ronin is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.