Alistar vs Arien

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 #5,388 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"enlightened, bright"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish Hebrew

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Arien Rank #5,388

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5388 for Arien.

Is Alistar or Arien more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Arien at #5388 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Arien mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Arien means "enlightened, bright" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alistar and Arien boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Arien is primarily a boy name.