Allister vs Jaycob

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 #2,408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Allister Rank #2,601

Jaycob Rank #2,408

Jaycob is more popular, ranked #2408 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Jaycob more popular?

Jaycob is more popular, ranked #2408 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Jaycob mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Jaycob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allister and Jaycob boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Jaycob is primarily a boy name.