Allister vs Marlowe

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 #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of a lake, driftwood"

Origin: Old English

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Allister Rank #2,601

Marlowe Rank #2,781

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2781 for Marlowe.

Is Allister or Marlowe more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Marlowe at #2781 in the United States.

What do Allister and Marlowe mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Marlowe means "remnants of a lake, driftwood" (Old English origin).

Are Allister and Marlowe boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Marlowe is primarily a boy name.