Howie vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howie

Boy #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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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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Howie Rank #5,429

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5429 for Howie.

Is Howie or Alistar more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Howie and Alistar mean?

Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Howie and Alistar boy or girl names?

Howie is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.