Alister vs Aydan

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 #1,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aoidh)

Turkish Irish American Azerbaijani

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Alister Rank #1,650

Aydan Rank #1,608

Aydan is more popular, ranked #1608 vs #1650 for Alister.

Is Alister or Aydan more popular?

Aydan is more popular, ranked #1608 compared to Alister at #1650 in the United States.

What do Alister and Aydan mean?

Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Aydan means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aoidh) origin).

Are Alister and Aydan boy or girl names?

Alister is primarily a boy name. Aydan is primarily a boy name.