Bex vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bex

Boy #5,444 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Bex Rank #5,444

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5444 for Bex.

Is Bex or Alistar more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Bex at #5444 in the United States.

What do Bex and Alistar mean?

Bex means "to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)" (Hebrew origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bex and Alistar boy or girl names?

Bex is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.