Xander vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

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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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Xander Rank #216

Callister Rank #43,579

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Xander or Callister more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Xander and Callister mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Xander and Callister boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.