Yanni 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

Yanni Rank #5,518
Callister Rank #43,579

Yanni is more popular, ranked #5518 vs #43579 for Callister.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yanni or Callister more popular?

Yanni is more popular, ranked #5518 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Yanni and Callister mean?

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

Are Yanni and Callister boy or girl names?

Yanni is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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