Callister vs Dedrick

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 #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English African American Germanic

8 High Risk

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Callister Rank #43,579

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Dedrick mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Callister and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.