Allister vs Abe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allister

Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

American Jewish English

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Allister Rank #2,601

Abe Rank #2,424

Abe is more popular, ranked #2424 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Abe more popular?

Abe is more popular, ranked #2424 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Abe mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allister and Abe boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Abe is primarily a boy name.