Alistar vs Bex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistar

Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,444 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

✓ All Clear

Alistar Rank #5,272

Bex Rank #5,444

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5444 for Bex.

Is Alistar or Bex more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Bex at #5444 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Bex mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Bex means "to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alistar and Bex boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Bex is primarily a boy name.