Rhen vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhen

Boy #5,219 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flowing river, running water"

Origin: Celtic

English Welsh 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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Rhen Rank #5,219

Alistar Rank #5,272

Rhen is more popular, ranked #5219 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Rhen or Alistar more popular?

Rhen is more popular, ranked #5219 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Rhen and Alistar mean?

Rhen means "flowing river, running water" (Celtic origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rhen and Alistar boy or girl names?

Rhen is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.