Allister vs Tim

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 #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Allister Rank #2,601

Tim Rank #2,523

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Allister or Tim more popular?

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Allister and Tim mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Allister and Tim boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Tim is primarily a boy name.