Maize vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maize

Boy #5,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"corn, golden grain"

Origin: Taino

American English

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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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Maize Rank #5,416

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5416 for Maize.

Is Maize or Alistar more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Maize at #5416 in the United States.

What do Maize and Alistar mean?

Maize means "corn, golden grain" (Taino origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Maize and Alistar boy or girl names?

Maize is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.