Alistair vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Alistair Rank #910

Byron Rank #884

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Alistair or Byron more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Byron mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Alistair and Byron boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.