Alistair vs Conner

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 #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Alistair Rank #910

Conner Rank #785

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Alistair or Conner more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Conner mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Alistair and Conner boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.