Frederick vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

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

Frederick Rank #424

Callister Rank #43,579

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Frederick or Callister more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Callister mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Frederick and Callister boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.