Alistar vs Alexander

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 #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Alexander mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Alistar and Alexander boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.