Stefan vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stefan

Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,002
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Stefan Rank #1,002
Callister Rank #43,579

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stefan or Callister more popular?

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Stefan and Callister mean?

Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Stefan and Callister boy or girl names?

Stefan is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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