Zed vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zed

Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

English British Australian Canadian

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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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Zed Rank #6,081

Callister Rank #43,579

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Zed or Callister more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Zed and Callister mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Zed and Callister boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.