Boy Name

Alistair

"Defender of men; Scottish form of Alexander with Greek roots."

Ranked #905 for boys

About the Name Alistair

Meaning

Defender of men; Scottish form of Alexander with Greek roots.

Origin

Scottish/Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#905

Alistair is a boy name of Scottish/Greek origin. The name means "Defender of men; Scottish form of Alexander with Greek roots." and Currently ranked #905 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Scottish/Greek names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

#11

1960

#96

1970

#112

1980

#190

1990

#449

2000

#1721

2010

#1236

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Alistair

AC Alistair Cooke (broadcaster)
AM Alistair MacLeod (author)

Names Similar to Alistair

Alastair

Boy

Defender of men; Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander

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Alexander

Boy

Defender of men or protector of men. Symbolizes courage and protection.

Greek #27

Alasdair

Boy

Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men', representing protection and strength.

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 3
Letters: 8
Starts with: A
Origin: Scottish/Greek