Bartholomew vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bartholomew

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

English German Dutch Christian

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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Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Callister Rank #43,579

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Bartholomew or Callister more popular?

Bartholomew is more popular, ranked #3348 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Callister mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Bartholomew and Callister boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.