Alistar vs Yanni

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 #5,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Greek Italian Hebrew Mediterranean

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Alistar Rank #5,272

Yanni Rank #5,518

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5518 for Yanni.

Is Alistar or Yanni more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Yanni at #5518 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Yanni mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Yanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alistar and Yanni boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Yanni is primarily a boy name.