Allister vs Grayden

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 #2,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray valley, son of the gray one"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Allister Rank #2,601

Grayden Rank #2,699

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2699 for Grayden.

Is Allister or Grayden more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Grayden at #2699 in the United States.

What do Allister and Grayden mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin).

Are Allister and Grayden boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Grayden is primarily a boy name.