Alistair vs Aslan

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 #1,049 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Turkic

Turkish Central Asian British

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Alistair Rank #910

Aslan Rank #1,049

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #1049 for Aslan.

Is Alistair or Aslan more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Aslan at #1049 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Aslan mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Aslan means "lion" (Turkic origin).

Are Alistair and Aslan boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Aslan is primarily a boy name.