Dane vs Alistair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Dane Rank #882

Alistair Rank #910

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Dane or Alistair more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Dane and Alistair mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Dane and Alistair boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Alistair is primarily a boy name.