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Meaning of the Name Alistair

Updated December 19, 2024 by Jennifer M.

Alistair

Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Defender Of The People

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What is the meaning of the name Alistair?

The name Alistair is primarily a male name of Scottish origin that means Defender Of The People.

Scottish form of Alexander, originally spelled Alasdair.

Different Spellings of the name Alistair:

Alister

People who like the name Alistair also like:

Alastair, Oliver, Jasper, Liam, Alexander, Atticus, Archer, Alice, Scarlett, Charlotte, Aurora, Adelaide, Amelia, Audrey

Names like Alistair:

Stats for the Name Alistair

Alistair is currently #23 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Alistair is currently #920 in U.S. births