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Trip vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trip

Boy #5,294 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (in family lineage)"

Origin: English / Latin (ter)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,294
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Alistar

Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,272
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Trip Rank #5,294
Alistar Rank #5,272

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5294 for Trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trip or Alistar more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Trip at #5294 in the United States.

What do Trip and Alistar mean?

Trip means "the third (in family lineage)" (English / Latin (ter) origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Trip and Alistar boy or girl names?

Trip is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.

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