Obi vs Alston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obi

Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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Boy #3,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf's stone, ancient stone"

Origin: Old English 'ælf' + 'stan'

English American Scottish

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Obi Rank #3,834

Alston Rank #3,797

Alston is more popular, ranked #3797 vs #3834 for Obi.

Is Obi or Alston more popular?

Alston is more popular, ranked #3797 compared to Obi at #3834 in the United States.

What do Obi and Alston mean?

Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin). Alston means "elf's stone, ancient stone" (Old English 'ælf' + 'stan' origin).

Are Obi and Alston boy or girl names?

Obi is primarily a boy name. Alston is primarily a boy name.