Allister vs Hamilton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allister

Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,601
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Alli, Ali

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Hamilton

Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,653
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ham, Hammy, Hami

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Popularity Comparison

Allister Rank #2,601
Hamilton Rank #2,653

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allister ___

  • Allister James
  • Allister Reid
  • Allister Grant
  • Allister Scott
  • Allister Ross
  • Allister Graham

Hamilton ___

  • Hamilton James
  • Hamilton Alexander
  • Hamilton Lee
  • Hamilton Reed
  • Hamilton Gray
  • Hamilton Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allister

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If you choose Hamilton

Jefferson Lincoln Monroe Eliza Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allister or Hamilton more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Allister and Hamilton mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Allister and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.

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