Alistar Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-ih-star / /ˈælɪstɑːr/Scottish; English; Greek
Meaning
Defender of mankind (Scottish); Noble (English); Man's defender (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
Alistar is a Scottish variant of the name Alexander, which has roots in Greek. In Scottish culture, it has been used historically as a strong masculine name. The English variant emphasizes nobility, while the Greek origin highlights the name's association with protection and leadership.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Alistair
- Alasdair
- Alyster
International Variants
- Alejandro (Spanish)
- Alessandro (Italian)
- Alexandre (French)
Famous people named Alistar
Alistar Overeem — MMA fighter.
Fictional characters named Alistar
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alistar was first seen in the United States in 2007. Alistar has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Alistar has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alistar
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 18 |