Rory vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish 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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Rory Rank #226

Callister Rank #43,579

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Rory or Callister more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Rory and Callister mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Rory and Callister boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.