Eamon vs Alister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eamon

Boy #1,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English via Irish

Irish English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,650 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish British Irish

✓ All Clear

Eamon Rank #1,504

Alister Rank #1,650

Eamon is more popular, ranked #1504 vs #1650 for Alister.

Is Eamon or Alister more popular?

Eamon is more popular, ranked #1504 compared to Alister at #1650 in the United States.

What do Eamon and Alister mean?

Eamon means "wealthy protector" (Old English via Irish origin). Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Eamon and Alister boy or girl names?

Eamon is primarily a boy name. Alister is primarily a boy name.