Alistar vs Eoghan

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

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Eoghan

Boy #5,207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of the yew tree"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,207
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Owen, Ewan

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Popularity Comparison

Alistar Rank #5,272
Eoghan Rank #5,207

Eoghan is more popular, ranked #5207 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

Eoghan ___

  • Eoghan Patrick
  • Eoghan James
  • Eoghan Finn
  • Eoghan Declan
  • Eoghan Ciarán
  • Eoghan Liam

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Hamish Fergus Isla Catriona Duncan

If you choose Eoghan

Aoife Siobhan Ciarán Niamh Fionn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistar or Eoghan more popular?

Eoghan is more popular, ranked #5207 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Eoghan mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Eoghan means "born of the yew tree" (Old Irish origin).

Are Alistar and Eoghan boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Eoghan is primarily a boy name.

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