Alistair vs Ty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Alistair Rank #910

Ty Rank #858

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Alistair or Ty more popular?

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Ty mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Alistair and Ty boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.