Ian vs Allistor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #32,095 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Irish

✓ All Clear

Ian Rank #75

Allistor Rank #32,095

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #32095 for Allistor.

Is Ian or Allistor more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Allistor at #32095 in the United States.

What do Ian and Allistor mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Allistor means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ian and Allistor boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Allistor is primarily a boy name.