Alistar vs Maxen

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 #5,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Welsh English American

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Maxen Rank #5,183

Maxen is more popular, ranked #5183 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Maxen more popular?

Maxen is more popular, ranked #5183 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Maxen mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Maxen means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Alistar and Maxen boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Maxen is primarily a boy name.