Alistair vs Adit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

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Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Alistair Rank #910

Adit Rank #36,351

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #36351 for Adit.

Is Alistair or Adit more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Adit mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Alistair and Adit boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Adit is primarily a boy name.