Alistar vs Moxon

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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Moxon

Boy #5,394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Magg (pet form of Margaret)"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,394
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mox

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Popularity Comparison

Alistar Rank #5,272
Moxon Rank #5,394

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5394 for Moxon.

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

Moxon ___

  • Moxon James
  • Moxon William
  • Moxon Henry
  • Moxon Arthur
  • Moxon George
  • Moxon Edward

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Hamish Fergus Isla Catriona Duncan

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Harriet Barnaby Cordelia Fletcher Millicent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistar or Moxon more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Moxon at #5394 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Moxon mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Moxon means "son of Magg (pet form of Margaret)" (Middle English origin).

Are Alistar and Moxon boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Moxon is primarily a boy name.

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