Tevin vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tevin

Boy #2,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,696
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Tevin Rank #2,696
Callister Rank #43,579

Tevin is more popular, ranked #2696 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tevin or Callister more popular?

Tevin is more popular, ranked #2696 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Tevin and Callister mean?

Tevin means "possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)" (Irish origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Tevin and Callister boy or girl names?

Tevin is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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