Able vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Able Rank #5,312

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5312 for Able.

Is Able or Alistar more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Able at #5312 in the United States.

What do Able and Alistar mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Able and Alistar boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.