Alister vs Haven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haven

Girl #202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shelter, sanctuary"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#202
Total SSA Count
1,517
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hav

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Popularity Comparison

Alister Rank #1,650
Haven Rank #202

Haven is more popular, ranked #202 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

Haven ___

  • Haven Grace
  • Haven Rose
  • Haven Leigh
  • Haven Mae
  • Haven Elise
  • Haven Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alister

Callum Hamish Isla Fiona Duncan

If you choose Haven

Journey Sage Quinn River Skye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alister or Haven more popular?

Haven is more popular, ranked #202 compared to Alister at #1650 in the United States.

What do Alister and Haven mean?

Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin).

Are Alister and Haven boy or girl names?

Alister is primarily a boy name. Haven is primarily a girl name.

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