Sailor vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sailor

Boy #2,710 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who sails, mariner"

Origin: English

American English

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Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Sailor Rank #2,710

Allister Rank #2,601

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2710 for Sailor.

Is Sailor or Allister more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Sailor at #2710 in the United States.

What do Sailor and Allister mean?

Sailor means "one who sails, mariner" (English origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sailor and Allister boy or girl names?

Sailor is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.