Allistor vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allistor

Boy #32,095 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Allistor Rank #32,095

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #32095 for Allistor.

Is Allistor or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Allistor at #32095 in the United States.

What do Allistor and Ian mean?

Allistor means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Allistor and Ian boy or girl names?

Allistor is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.