Allister vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allister

Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Allister Rank #2,601

Rye Rank #2,432

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Rye more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Rye mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Allister and Rye boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.