Walter vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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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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Walter Rank #271

Callister Rank #43,579

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Walter or Callister more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Walter and Callister mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Walter and Callister boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.