Alistar vs Darrel

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 #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Darrel Rank #5,336

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5336 for Darrel.

Is Alistar or Darrel more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Darrel at #5336 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Darrel mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Alistar and Darrel boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.