Alistar vs Koden

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

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Koden

Boy #5,276 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern American name blending Cody and -den suffix"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,276
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kode, Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alistar Rank #5,272
Koden Rank #5,276

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5276 for Koden.

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

Koden ___

  • Koden James
  • Koden Lee
  • Koden Ray
  • Koden Blake
  • Koden Cash
  • Koden Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alistar

Hamish Fergus Isla Catriona Duncan

If you choose Koden

Jaxon Brayden Kayden Aiden Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistar or Koden more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Koden at #5276 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Koden mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Koden means "modern American name blending Cody and -den suffix" (American English origin).

Are Alistar and Koden boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Koden is primarily a boy name.

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