Murray vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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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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Murray Rank #2,744

Allister Rank #2,601

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Allister more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Allister mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Murray and Allister boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.