Alistair vs Jethro

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 #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

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Alistair Rank #910

Jethro Rank #1,082

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Alistair or Jethro more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Jethro mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alistair and Jethro boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.