Allen vs Allistor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #32,095 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic

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Allen Rank #574

Allistor Rank #32,095

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #32095 for Allistor.

Is Allen or Allistor more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Allistor at #32095 in the United States.

What do Allen and Allistor mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Allistor means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Allen and Allistor boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Allistor is primarily a boy name.