Alistar vs Newt

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 #5,464 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"new settlement, new town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Newt Rank #5,464

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5464 for Newt.

Is Alistar or Newt more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Newt at #5464 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Newt mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Newt means "new settlement, new town" (Old English origin).

Are Alistar and Newt boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Newt is primarily a boy name.