Alister vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Alister Rank #1,650

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1650 for Alister.

Is Alister or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Alister at #1650 in the United States.

What do Alister and Terrence mean?

Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Alister and Terrence boy or girl names?

Alister is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.