Macalister Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmuh-KAL-ister / /məˈkælɪstər/Scottish; Gaelic
Meaning
son of Alasdair (Scottish); son of Alexander (Gaelic)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Macalister is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Alasdair', meaning 'son of Alasdair'. Alasdair itself is a form of Alexander, which has roots in ancient Greek, meaning 'defender of men'. The name has been borne by various Scottish clans and has historical significance in Scottish heritage.
Similar Names
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Variants
- MacAllister
- McAlister
- MacAlister
International Variants
- Alejandro (Spanish)
- Alessandro (Italian)
Famous people named Macalister
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Macalister was first seen in the United States in 1999. Macalister has ranked as high as #1310 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Macalister has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Macalister
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |