Barak vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

✓ All Clear

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Barak Rank #5,297

Callister Rank #43,579

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Barak or Callister more popular?

Barak is more popular, ranked #5297 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Barak and Callister mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Barak and Callister boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.