Allister vs Halston

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 #2,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Haelstein's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Allister Rank #2,601

Halston Rank #2,499

Halston is more popular, ranked #2499 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Halston more popular?

Halston is more popular, ranked #2499 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Halston mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Halston means "Haelstein's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Allister and Halston boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Halston is primarily a boy name.