Alister vs Aydan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aydan

Boy #1,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aoidh)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Irish American Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,608
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alister Rank #1,650
Aydan Rank #1,608

Aydan is more popular, ranked #1608 vs #1650 for Alister.

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

Aydan ___

  • Aydan James
  • Aydan Lee
  • Aydan Cole
  • Aydan Thomas
  • Aydan Michael
  • Aydan Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alister or Aydan more popular?

Aydan is more popular, ranked #1608 compared to Alister at #1650 in the United States.

What do Alister and Aydan mean?

Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Aydan means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aoidh) origin).

Are Alister and Aydan boy or girl names?

Alister is primarily a boy name. Aydan is primarily a boy name.

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