Rafferty vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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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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Rafferty Rank #5,163

Alistar Rank #5,272

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Rafferty or Alistar more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Alistar mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rafferty and Alistar boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.