Yahya vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yahya

Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#706
Total SSA Count
378
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Yahya Rank #706
Callister Rank #43,579

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yahya or Callister more popular?

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Yahya and Callister mean?

Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Yahya and Callister boy or girl names?

Yahya is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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