Calin vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calin

Boy #5,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Romanian Scottish 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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Calin Rank #5,268

Alistar Rank #5,272

Calin is more popular, ranked #5268 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Calin or Alistar more popular?

Calin is more popular, ranked #5268 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Calin and Alistar mean?

Calin means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Calin and Alistar boy or girl names?

Calin is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.