Rufus vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rufus

Boy #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

English American Ancient Roman European

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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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Rufus Rank #4,188

Callister Rank #43,579

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Rufus or Callister more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Rufus and Callister mean?

Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Rufus and Callister boy or girl names?

Rufus is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.