Marlin vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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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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Marlin Rank #1,945

Callister Rank #43,579

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Marlin or Callister more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Callister mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Marlin and Callister boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.