Alister vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alister

Boy #1,650 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish British Irish

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Alister Rank #1,650

Adolf Rank #26,599

Alister is more popular, ranked #1650 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Alister or Adolf more popular?

Alister is more popular, ranked #1650 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Alister and Adolf mean?

Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Alister and Adolf boy or girl names?

Alister is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.