Alistair: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child who defends and protects all people.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #963
- Peak
- #882 in 2016
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Alistair Means
Alistair is a boy name of English origin. A child who defends and protects all people.
How Popular Alistair Is
Alistair currently ranks #963 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #882 in 2016. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Alistair
- At its most popular, Alistair reached #882 in the U.S. in 2016.
- Alistair is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It carries royal connotations and regal history.
Names Like Alistair
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Alistair
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Alistair.
Questions About Alistair
What does Alistair mean?
Alistair is a boy name of English origin. A child who defends and protects all people.
How popular is Alistair?
Alistair currently ranks #963 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #882 in 2016. It has held steady.
Where does Alistair come from?
Alistair comes from English roots. At its most popular, Alistair reached #882 in the U.S. in 2016.
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