Aleister vs Nevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,361
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nev

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aleister Rank #3,343
Nevin Rank #3,361

Aleister is more popular, ranked #3343 vs #3361 for Nevin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleister ___

  • Aleister James
  • Aleister Hugh
  • Aleister Duncan
  • Aleister Cole
  • Aleister Reid
  • Aleister Grey

Nevin ___

  • Nevin Patrick
  • Nevin James
  • Nevin Michael
  • Nevin Thomas
  • Nevin Sean
  • Nevin Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aleister

Dorian Sebastian Callum Isolde Imogen

If you choose Nevin

Declan Brennan Siobhan Aoife Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleister or Nevin more popular?

Aleister is more popular, ranked #3343 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Aleister and Nevin mean?

Aleister means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Aleister and Nevin boy or girl names?

Aleister is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.

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