Allister vs Hamilton

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 #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

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Allister Rank #2,601

Hamilton Rank #2,653

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Is Allister or Hamilton more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Allister and Hamilton mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Allister and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.