Bastion vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistar

Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,272
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bastion Rank #5,044
Alistar Rank #5,272

Bastion is more popular, ranked #5044 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bastion or Alistar more popular?

Bastion is more popular, ranked #5044 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Bastion and Alistar mean?

Bastion means "venerable, worthy of reverence" (Greek origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bastion and Alistar boy or girl names?

Bastion is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.

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