Kerry vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Kerry Rank #2,690

Allister Rank #2,601

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2690 for Kerry.

Is Kerry or Allister more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Allister mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kerry and Allister boy or girl names?

Kerry is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.