Ruby vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

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Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

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Ruby Rank #5,424

Alistar Rank #5,272

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5424 for Ruby.

Is Ruby or Alistar more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Ruby at #5424 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Alistar mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ruby and Alistar boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.