Callister vs Roderick

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 #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Callister Rank #43,579

Roderick Rank #1,904

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Roderick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Roderick mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Callister and Roderick boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.