Alistar vs Burton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Al, Ali, Alis

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alistar Rank #5,272
Burton Rank #5,080

Burton is more popular, ranked #5080 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alistar ___

  • Alistar James
  • Alistar Hugh
  • Alistar Ross
  • Alistar Gordon
  • Alistar Stuart
  • Alistar Malcolm

Burton ___

  • Burton James
  • Burton Lee
  • Burton Thomas
  • Burton Edward
  • Burton Cole
  • Burton Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alistar

Hamish Fergus Isla Catriona Duncan

If you choose Burton

Clark Wallace Audrey Vivian Fletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistar or Burton more popular?

Burton is more popular, ranked #5080 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Burton mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Burton means "from the borough farm" (Old English origin).

Are Alistar and Burton boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Burton is primarily a boy name.

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