Alister vs Avighna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alister

Boy #1,650 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,650
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Ali, Alis

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Popularity Comparison

Alister Rank #1,650
Avighna Rank #33,533

Alister is more popular, ranked #1650 vs #33533 for Avighna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alister ___

  • Alister James
  • Alister Hugh
  • Alister John
  • Alister Robert
  • Alister Fraser
  • Alister Grant

Avighna ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alister or Avighna more popular?

Alister is more popular, ranked #1650 compared to Avighna at #33533 in the United States.

What do Alister and Avighna mean?

Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Alister and Avighna boy or girl names?

Alister is primarily a boy name. Avighna is primarily a boy name.

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