Alistair vs Vance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

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Alistair Rank #910

Vance Rank #996

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #996 for Vance.

Is Alistair or Vance more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Vance at #996 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Vance mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin).

Are Alistair and Vance boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Vance is primarily a boy name.