Sampson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sampson

Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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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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Sampson Rank #3,474

Callister Rank #43,579

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Sampson or Callister more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Callister mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Sampson and Callister boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.