Barry vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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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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Barry Rank #1,421

Callister Rank #43,579

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Barry or Callister more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Barry and Callister mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Barry and Callister boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.