Alistar vs Brion

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 #5,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high, noble, exalted"

Origin: Old Celtic

Irish Welsh English American French

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Brion Rank #5,271

Brion is more popular, ranked #5271 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Brion more popular?

Brion is more popular, ranked #5271 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Brion mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Brion means "high, noble, exalted" (Old Celtic origin).

Are Alistar and Brion boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Brion is primarily a boy name.