Alistar vs Rhen

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 #5,219 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flowing river, running water"

Origin: Celtic

English Welsh American

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Rhen Rank #5,219

Rhen is more popular, ranked #5219 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Alistar or Rhen more popular?

Rhen is more popular, ranked #5219 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Rhen mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Rhen means "flowing river, running water" (Celtic origin).

Are Alistar and Rhen boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Rhen is primarily a boy name.