Allister vs Arlin

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 #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Allister Rank #2,601

Arlin Rank #2,419

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Arlin more popular?

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Arlin mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Allister and Arlin boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Arlin is primarily a boy name.