Alistar vs Earnest

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 #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

English American European

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Earnest Rank #5,461

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5461 for Earnest.

Is Alistar or Earnest more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Earnest at #5461 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Earnest mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin).

Are Alistar and Earnest boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Earnest is primarily a boy name.