Alistair vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Alistair Rank #910

Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Alistair or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Grey mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Alistair and Grey boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.