Alistar vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Alistar or Ferrin more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Ferrin mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alistar and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.