Alistar vs Able

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistar

Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Able Rank #5,312

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5312 for Able.

Is Alistar or Able more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Able at #5312 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Able mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alistar and Able boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Able is primarily a boy name.