Allister vs Collins

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 #2,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Colin"

Origin: Irish patronymic

Irish English American

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Allister Rank #2,601

Collins Rank #2,533

Collins is more popular, ranked #2533 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Collins more popular?

Collins is more popular, ranked #2533 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Collins mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Collins means "son of Colin" (Irish patronymic origin).

Are Allister and Collins boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Collins is primarily a boy name.