Erwin vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erwin

Boy #2,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army friend, honorable companion"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

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Erwin Rank #2,429

Allister Rank #2,601

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Erwin or Allister more popular?

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Erwin and Allister mean?

Erwin means "army friend, honorable companion" (Old High German origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Erwin and Allister boy or girl names?

Erwin is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.