Kaidan vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaidan

Boy #5,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cadán, little battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

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Kaidan Rank #5,221

Alistar Rank #5,272

Kaidan is more popular, ranked #5221 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Kaidan or Alistar more popular?

Kaidan is more popular, ranked #5221 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Kaidan and Alistar mean?

Kaidan means "son of Cadán, little battle" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kaidan and Alistar boy or girl names?

Kaidan is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.