Timothy vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Timothy Rank #208
Callister Rank #43,579

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Timothy or Callister more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Callister mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Timothy and Callister boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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