Alistar vs Cord

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 #5,231 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rope maker, bold counselor"

Origin: English/German

English American German

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Cord Rank #5,231

Cord is more popular, ranked #5231 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Cord more popular?

Cord is more popular, ranked #5231 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Cord mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Cord means "rope maker, bold counselor" (English/German origin).

Are Alistar and Cord boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Cord is primarily a boy name.