Cord vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cord

Boy #5,231 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rope maker, bold counselor"

Origin: English/German

English American German

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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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Cord Rank #5,231

Alistar Rank #5,272

Cord is more popular, ranked #5231 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Cord or Alistar more popular?

Cord is more popular, ranked #5231 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Cord and Alistar mean?

Cord means "rope maker, bold counselor" (English/German origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cord and Alistar boy or girl names?

Cord is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.