Allister vs Roper

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 #2,702 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rope maker"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Allister Rank #2,601

Roper Rank #2,702

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2702 for Roper.

Is Allister or Roper more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Roper at #2702 in the United States.

What do Allister and Roper mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Roper means "rope maker" (Old English origin).

Are Allister and Roper boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Roper is primarily a boy name.