#9052024 rank
2024peak year
3,331babies named Alistair since 1880
▲ +16%5-year trend
Alistair popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Alistair mean?
Scottish form of Alasdair, itself from Alexander, Greek 'defending men'. Long associated with Scottish gentry families.
OriginScottish
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Alistair
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Famous Alistairs
- Alistair Cooke, broadcaster
Spellings & variants
AlasdairAlastair
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