Alistar vs Maclin

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 #5,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Flann (red-haired one)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Maclin Rank #5,241

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Maclin more popular?

Maclin is more popular, ranked #5241 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Maclin mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Maclin means "son of Flann (red-haired one)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alistar and Maclin boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Maclin is primarily a boy name.