Agent 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
Nicknames
Cal, Cali

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Agent Rank #43,437
Callister Rank #43,579

Agent is more popular, ranked #43437 vs #43579 for Callister.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agent ___

No pairings available yet.

Callister ___

  • Callister James
  • Callister Robert
  • Callister Alexander
  • Callister William
  • Callister Andrew
  • Callister Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agent

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If you choose Callister

Angus Ewan Hamish Catriona Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agent or Callister more popular?

Agent is more popular, ranked #43437 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Agent and Callister mean?

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

Are Agent and Callister boy or girl names?

Agent is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.

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