Alistar vs Howie

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 #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Howie Rank #5,429

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5429 for Howie.

Is Alistar or Howie more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Howie mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Alistar and Howie boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Howie is primarily a boy name.