Dedrick vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dedrick

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English African American Germanic

8 High Risk

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

✓ All Clear

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Callister Rank #43,579

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

Is Dedrick or Callister more popular?

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

What do Dedrick and Callister mean?

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

Are Dedrick and Callister boy or girl names?

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