Thayer vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thayer

Boy #4,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army of the people, warrior of the nation"

Origin: Old German theod + hari

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,558
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558
Callister Rank #43,579

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Callister more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Callister mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Thayer and Callister boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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