Whitaker 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

Whitaker Rank #2,233
Callister Rank #43,579

Whitaker is more popular, ranked #2233 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitaker or Callister more popular?

Whitaker is more popular, ranked #2233 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Whitaker and Callister mean?

Whitaker means "white field, white acre" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Whitaker and Callister boy or girl names?

Whitaker is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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