Sam vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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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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Sam Rank #652

Callister Rank #43,579

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Sam or Callister more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Sam and Callister mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Sam and Callister boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.