Derek vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Derek Rank #258

Callister Rank #43,579

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Derek or Callister more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Derek and Callister mean?

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

Are Derek and Callister boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.