Alistar vs Holten

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
Holten Rank #5,295

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5295 for Holten.

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

Holten ___

  • Holten James
  • Holten Cole
  • Holten River
  • Holten Ray
  • Holten Clark
  • Holten Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

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Hamish Fergus Isla Catriona Duncan

If you choose Holten

Dalton Weston Brecken Sloane Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistar or Holten more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Holten at #5295 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Holten mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Holten means "settlement by the woodland grove" (Old English origin).

Are Alistar and Holten boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Holten is primarily a boy name.

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