Allister vs Korey

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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Korey

Boy #2,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, cauldron"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,642
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kor, Koy, Koie

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Popularity Comparison

Allister Rank #2,601
Korey Rank #2,642

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2642 for Korey.

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

Korey ___

  • Korey James
  • Korey Michael
  • Korey Lee
  • Korey Dean
  • Korey Blake
  • Korey Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Allister

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Tyler Casey Jordan Kayla Tara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allister or Korey more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Korey at #2642 in the United States.

What do Allister and Korey mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Korey means "hollow, cauldron" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Allister and Korey boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Korey is primarily a boy name.

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