Wilson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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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Wilson Rank #645

Callister Rank #43,579

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Wilson or Callister more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Callister mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Wilson and Callister boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.