Allister
a-llis-ter,
all(i)-ster
US Popularity:4383
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Man's defender
With the meaning “man’s defender,” the Greek name Allister has some heroic connotations. This name has roots linking back to Alexander the Great, known for being one of the greatest military generals that ever lived. Whether baby Allister grows up to stand up for themselves and others when they are in need or aims to protect bigger issues like humanitarian rights, the name of being man’s defender will suit them very well.
Allister Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Allister is currently #2813 on The Bump
Boy:Allister is currently #888 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Allister is currently #4383 in U.S. births
Boy:Allister is currently #1310 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#4383
in 2022
- 119
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 332, 333
Ancestry, Allister Family History
Ancestry, Alexander Family History
Behind the Name, Alistair, February 2020
Behind the Name, Alexander, April 2020
Britannica, Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, March 2024
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