Roderick vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

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

Roderick Rank #1,904

Callister Rank #43,579

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Roderick or Callister more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Callister mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Roderick and Callister boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.