Alistar vs Rafferty

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 #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Rafferty mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Alistar and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.