Giles vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

English French Medieval European

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Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Giles Rank #5,104

Alistar Rank #5,272

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Giles or Alistar more popular?

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Giles and Alistar mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Giles and Alistar boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.