Alistar vs Calin

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 #5,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Romanian Scottish American

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Calin Rank #5,268

Calin is more popular, ranked #5268 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Calin more popular?

Calin is more popular, ranked #5268 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Calin mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Calin means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alistar and Calin boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Calin is primarily a boy name.