Wilfred vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilfred

Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,034
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Wilfred Rank #5,034
Callister Rank #43,579

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilfred or Callister more popular?

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Wilfred and Callister mean?

Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Wilfred and Callister boy or girl names?

Wilfred is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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