Alistair vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Alistair Rank #910

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Alistair or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Harry mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Alistair and Harry boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.