Derrick vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

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

Derrick Rank #820

Callister Rank #43,579

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Derrick or Callister more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Callister mean?

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

Are Derrick and Callister boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.