Ward vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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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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Ward Rank #3,309

Callister Rank #43,579

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Ward or Callister more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Ward and Callister mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ward and Callister boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.