Collins vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collins

Boy #2,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Colin"

Origin: Irish patronymic

Irish English American

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Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Collins Rank #2,533

Allister Rank #2,601

Collins is more popular, ranked #2533 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Collins or Allister more popular?

Collins is more popular, ranked #2533 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Collins and Allister mean?

Collins means "son of Colin" (Irish patronymic origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Collins and Allister boy or girl names?

Collins is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.