Berl vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berl

Boy #5,296 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Eastern European

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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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Berl Rank #5,296

Callister Rank #43,579

Berl is more popular, ranked #5296 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Berl or Callister more popular?

Berl is more popular, ranked #5296 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Berl and Callister mean?

Berl means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Berl and Callister boy or girl names?

Berl is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.