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Alister

male

Meaning

"Defender of Men"

A Scottish variant of Alistair, ultimately from Greek Alexander, traditionally interpreted as defender of men.

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Popularity History of Alister

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1648Ranked in 2024

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#1648

Alister was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+53

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Alister Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Alister.

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Similar Names to Alister

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Andrew

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al-ig-ZAN-der

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Aaron

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Alex

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Angel

“Messenger”

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Alejandro

“Defender of Men”

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Andre

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Aidan

“Little Fiery One”

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Arnold

“Eagle Power”

#1681
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Allan

“Rock; Handsome”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Alister

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish, Greek
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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