Alejandro vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Spanish Latin American Mexican Argentine

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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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Alejandro Rank #185

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alejandro or Alistar more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Alistar mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alejandro and Alistar boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.