Callister vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Callister Rank #43,579

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Burke mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Callister and Burke boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.