Dex vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dex

Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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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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Dex Rank #3,878

Callister Rank #43,579

Dex is more popular, ranked #3878 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Dex or Callister more popular?

Dex is more popular, ranked #3878 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Dex and Callister mean?

Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Dex and Callister boy or girl names?

Dex is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.