Alistar vs Lliam

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 #5,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Resolute protection; will-helmet"

Origin: Germanic (via William)

Irish English American

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Lliam Rank #5,114

Lliam is more popular, ranked #5114 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Lliam more popular?

Lliam is more popular, ranked #5114 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Lliam mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Lliam means "Resolute protection; will-helmet" (Germanic (via William) origin).

Are Alistar and Lliam boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Lliam is primarily a boy name.