Alistair vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Alistair Rank #910

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Alistair or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Duke mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Alistair and Duke boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.