Shaw vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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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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Shaw Rank #4,307

Callister Rank #43,579

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Shaw or Callister more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Callister mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Shaw and Callister boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.