Simon vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
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

Simon Rank #251
Callister Rank #43,579

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Callister more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Simon and Callister mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Simon and Callister boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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