Roderick vs Allistor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #32,095 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Irish

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Allistor Rank #32,095

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #32095 for Allistor.

Is Roderick or Allistor more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Allistor at #32095 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Allistor mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Allistor means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Roderick and Allistor boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Allistor is primarily a boy name.