Hamilton vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamilton

Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Allister Rank #2,601

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Is Hamilton or Allister more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Allister mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hamilton and Allister boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.