Williams vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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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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Williams Rank #2,530

Allister Rank #2,601

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Williams or Allister more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Williams and Allister mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Williams and Allister boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.