Cross vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

✓ All Clear

Cross Rank #2,439

Allister Rank #2,601

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Cross or Allister more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Cross and Allister mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cross and Allister boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.