Alistair vs Nixon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nixon

Boy #873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Nicholas, son of Nick"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#873
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nix

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alistair Rank #910
Nixon Rank #873

Nixon is more popular, ranked #873 vs #910 for Alistair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alistair ___

  • Alistair James
  • Alistair Hugh
  • Alistair Ross
  • Alistair Grant
  • Alistair Thomas
  • Alistair Stuart

Nixon ___

  • Nixon James
  • Nixon Cole
  • Nixon Reid
  • Nixon Blake
  • Nixon Lane
  • Nixon Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistair or Nixon more popular?

Nixon is more popular, ranked #873 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Nixon mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Nixon means "son of Nicholas, son of Nick" (English origin).

Are Alistair and Nixon boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Nixon is primarily a boy name.

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