Allister vs Roran

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 #2,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Fantasy literature

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Allister Rank #2,601

Roran Rank #2,436

Roran is more popular, ranked #2436 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Roran more popular?

Roran is more popular, ranked #2436 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Roran mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Roran means "little seal" (Old Irish origin).

Are Allister and Roran boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Roran is primarily a boy name.