Callister vs Barak

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Manx Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,579
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Callister Rank #43,579
Barak Rank #5,297

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callister or Barak more popular?

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

What do Callister and Barak mean?

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

Are Callister and Barak boy or girl names?

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

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