Alister vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Alister Rank #1,650

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Alister is more popular, ranked #1650 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Alister or Ferrin more popular?

Alister is more popular, ranked #1650 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Alister and Ferrin mean?

Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alister and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Alister is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.