Wells vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Wells Rank #377

Callister Rank #43,579

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Wells or Callister more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Wells and Callister mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Wells and Callister boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.