Allister vs Finlay

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 #2,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white warrior, fair hero"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Australian

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Allister Rank #2,601

Finlay Rank #2,476

Finlay is more popular, ranked #2476 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Finlay more popular?

Finlay is more popular, ranked #2476 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Finlay mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Finlay means "white warrior, fair hero" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Allister and Finlay boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Finlay is primarily a boy name.