Rye vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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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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Rye Rank #2,432

Callister Rank #43,579

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Rye or Callister more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Rye and Callister mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Rye and Callister boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.