Alistair vs Ayyan

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 #10,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, blessed"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Muslim

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Alistair Rank #910

Ayyan Rank #10,810

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #10810 for Ayyan.

Is Alistair or Ayyan more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Ayyan at #10810 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Ayyan mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ayyan means "gift of God, blessed" (Arabic origin).

Are Alistair and Ayyan boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Ayyan is primarily a boy name.