Calister vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calister

Boy #44,356 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #44,356
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Cal, Cali, Caliy

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Mesyah Haro Shaakir Costner

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Isaac Luke Miles William

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Popularity Comparison

Calister Rank #44,356

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #44356 for Calister.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore ___

Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calister or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Calister at #44356 in the United States.

What do Calister and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Calister and Theodore boy or girl names?

Calister is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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