Allister vs Devan

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 #2,528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little deer (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Indian American

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Allister Rank #2,601

Devan Rank #2,528

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Devan more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Devan mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Allister and Devan boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Devan is primarily a boy name.