Allister vs Aedan

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 #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Allister Rank #2,601

Aedan Rank #2,590

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Aedan more popular?

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Aedan mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Allister and Aedan boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Aedan is primarily a boy name.