Jarad vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jarad

Boy #5,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to descend, he who descended"

Origin: Hebrew (yarad)

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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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Jarad Rank #5,298

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5298 for Jarad.

Is Jarad or Alistar more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Jarad at #5298 in the United States.

What do Jarad and Alistar mean?

Jarad means "to descend, he who descended" (Hebrew (yarad) origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jarad and Alistar boy or girl names?

Jarad is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.