Allister vs Cross

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 #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Allister Rank #2,601

Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Cross mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Allister and Cross boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.