Fred vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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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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Fred Rank #1,686

Callister Rank #43,579

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Fred or Callister more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Fred and Callister mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Fred and Callister boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.