Fredrick vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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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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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Callister Rank #43,579

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Fredrick or Callister more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Callister mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Callister boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.