Thompson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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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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Thompson Rank #2,935

Callister Rank #43,579

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Thompson or Callister more popular?

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Thompson and Callister mean?

Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Thompson and Callister boy or girl names?

Thompson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.