Seth vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Manx Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Callister Rank #43,579

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Callister more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Seth and Callister mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Seth and Callister boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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