Samuel vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

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Samuel Rank #17

Callister Rank #43,579

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Samuel or Callister more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Callister mean?

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

Are Samuel and Callister boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.