Allister vs Murray

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 #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Allister Rank #2,601

Murray Rank #2,744

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Allister or Murray more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Allister and Murray mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Allister and Murray boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.