Ferrin vs Alister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Boy #1,650 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish British Irish

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Ferrin Rank #20,697

Alister Rank #1,650

Alister is more popular, ranked #1650 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ferrin or Alister more popular?

Alister is more popular, ranked #1650 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Alister mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Ferrin and Alister boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Alister is primarily a boy name.