Cypher vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cypher

Boy #5,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"zero, the concept of nothing"

Origin: Arabic via Latin

American English

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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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Cypher Rank #5,245

Alistar Rank #5,272

Cypher is more popular, ranked #5245 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Cypher or Alistar more popular?

Cypher is more popular, ranked #5245 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Cypher and Alistar mean?

Cypher means "zero, the concept of nothing" (Arabic via Latin origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cypher and Alistar boy or girl names?

Cypher is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.