Allister vs Eilan

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 #2,549 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"island"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Celtic

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Allister Rank #2,601

Eilan Rank #2,549

Eilan is more popular, ranked #2549 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Eilan more popular?

Eilan is more popular, ranked #2549 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Eilan mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Eilan means "island" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Allister and Eilan boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Eilan is primarily a boy name.