Alister vs Eason

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 #1,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Irish/Scottish

Irish Scottish American

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Alister Rank #1,650

Eason Rank #1,558

Eason is more popular, ranked #1558 vs #1650 for Alister.

Is Alister or Eason more popular?

Eason is more popular, ranked #1558 compared to Alister at #1650 in the United States.

What do Alister and Eason mean?

Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Eason means "son of Adam" (Irish/Scottish origin).

Are Alister and Eason boy or girl names?

Alister is primarily a boy name. Eason is primarily a boy name.