Rook vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rook

Boy #2,371 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a crow-like black bird"

Origin: Old Norse

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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Rook Rank #2,371

Callister Rank #43,579

Rook is more popular, ranked #2371 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Rook or Callister more popular?

Rook is more popular, ranked #2371 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Rook and Callister mean?

Rook means "a crow-like black bird" (Old Norse origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Rook and Callister boy or girl names?

Rook is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.