Allister vs Arin

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 #2,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high, enlightened"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Turkish

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Allister Rank #2,601

Arin Rank #2,666

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2666 for Arin.

Is Allister or Arin more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Arin at #2666 in the United States.

What do Allister and Arin mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Arin means "high, enlightened" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allister and Arin boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Arin is primarily a boy name.