Selvin vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Selvin

Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

English American Swedish

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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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Selvin Rank #2,452

Callister Rank #43,579

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Selvin or Callister more popular?

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Selvin and Callister mean?

Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Selvin and Callister boy or girl names?

Selvin is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.