Alistar vs Ellington

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 #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Ellington Rank #5,217

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Ellington more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Ellington mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin).

Are Alistar and Ellington boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Ellington is primarily a boy name.