Alister vs Mickey

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 #1,645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God (via Michael)"

Origin: Hebrew Mikha'el

American Irish British

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Alister Rank #1,650

Mickey Rank #1,645

Mickey is more popular, ranked #1645 vs #1650 for Alister.

Is Alister or Mickey more popular?

Mickey is more popular, ranked #1645 compared to Alister at #1650 in the United States.

What do Alister and Mickey mean?

Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Mickey means "who is like God (via Michael)" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin).

Are Alister and Mickey boy or girl names?

Alister is primarily a boy name. Mickey is primarily a boy name.