Alexander vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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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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Alexander Rank #27

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alexander or Alistar more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Alistar mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alexander and Alistar boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.