Alistar vs Edwyn

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 #5,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh Anglo-Saxon

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Edwyn Rank #5,197

Edwyn is more popular, ranked #5197 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Edwyn more popular?

Edwyn is more popular, ranked #5197 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Edwyn mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Edwyn means "prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Alistar and Edwyn boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Edwyn is primarily a boy name.