Arin vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arin

Boy #2,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high, enlightened"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

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Arin Rank #2,666

Allister Rank #2,601

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2666 for Arin.

Is Arin or Allister more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Arin at #2666 in the United States.

What do Arin and Allister mean?

Arin means "high, enlightened" (Hebrew origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Arin and Allister boy or girl names?

Arin is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.