Usher vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Usher

Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

English American African-American

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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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Usher Rank #2,306

Callister Rank #43,579

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Usher or Callister more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Usher and Callister mean?

Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Usher and Callister boy or girl names?

Usher is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.