Alistar vs Eoghan

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 #5,207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of the yew tree"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Gaelic

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Eoghan Rank #5,207

Eoghan is more popular, ranked #5207 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Eoghan more popular?

Eoghan is more popular, ranked #5207 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Eoghan mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Eoghan means "born of the yew tree" (Old Irish origin).

Are Alistar and Eoghan boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Eoghan is primarily a boy name.