Allister vs Pearson

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 #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

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Allister Rank #2,601

Pearson Rank #2,768

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Allister or Pearson more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Allister and Pearson mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Allister and Pearson boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.