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Garth vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garth

Boy #5,248 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosure, yard, garden"

Origin: Old Norse gardr

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,248
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Garth Rank #5,248
Alistar Rank #5,272

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garth or Alistar more popular?

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Garth and Alistar mean?

Garth means "enclosure, yard, garden" (Old Norse gardr origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Garth and Alistar boy or girl names?

Garth is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.

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