Allister vs Marty

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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Marty

Boy #2,623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin Martinus

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,623
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mart

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allister Rank #2,601
Marty Rank #2,623

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2623 for Marty.

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

Marty ___

  • Marty James
  • Marty Lee
  • Marty Ray
  • Marty Gene
  • Marty Dale
  • Marty Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allister

Callum Angus Fiona Catriona Duncan

If you choose Marty

Tommy Bobby Richie Suzy Donna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allister or Marty more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Marty at #2623 in the United States.

What do Allister and Marty mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Marty means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin Martinus origin).

Are Allister and Marty boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Marty is primarily a boy name.

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