Alistair vs Lochlan

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 #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Australian New Zealand

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Alistair Rank #910

Lochlan Rank #774

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Alistair or Lochlan more popular?

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Lochlan mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alistair and Lochlan boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Lochlan is primarily a boy name.