Tim vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

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Tim Rank #2,523

Allister Rank #2,601

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Tim or Allister more popular?

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Tim and Allister mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Tim and Allister boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.