Alistar vs Giles

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 #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

English French Medieval European

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Giles Rank #5,104

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Giles more popular?

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Giles mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin).

Are Alistar and Giles boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Giles is primarily a boy name.