Alistar vs Pearce

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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Pearce

Boy #5,191 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,191
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pearl, P

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alistar Rank #5,272
Pearce Rank #5,191

Pearce is more popular, ranked #5191 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

Pearce ___

  • Pearce James
  • Pearce William
  • Pearce Henry
  • Pearce Edward
  • Pearce Thomas
  • Pearce Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alistar

Hamish Fergus Isla Catriona Duncan

If you choose Pearce

Griffith Rowan Isla Madeleine Bowen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistar or Pearce more popular?

Pearce is more popular, ranked #5191 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Pearce mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Pearce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Alistar and Pearce boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Pearce is primarily a boy name.

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