Allister name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 8th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Allister a-llis-ter
Meaning: Defender of Man, Warrior and Variant of Alexander
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What does Allister mean?

Curious unisex name Allister is specifically used in English, meaning of Allister is "Man's Defender, Warrior or Variant of Alexander" came from Old Greek. Allister is a variation of prevailing Alistair. Alistair is a variation of AlexanderAlexander.

Of Scottish, Greek and Old Greek origin, Infrequent Alistair is substantially used in Scottish and English, Alistair means "Variant of Alexander, Manly and Defender of Mankind".

How do I pronounce Allister?

a-llis-ter is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Allister. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., all(i)-ster.

Variants of Allister

Alistair, Alaster

Names that rhyme with Allister

How popular is the name Allister?

Allister is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1925 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. Recently in 2016, it ranked 2116th when 65 boy were named Allister.

There are over 833 babies that have been given the name Allister in United States. Allister is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1337 (1996) in its 14 years run on England and Wales naming chart.

Allister is a common name in South Africa while somewhat familiar name in Canada, England, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand, Scotland, Malaysia, Australia and Philippines. According to our evaluation, over 6000 babies have been named Allister globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018262247
2017243452
2016211665
2015263346
2014308236145076
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What numbers say about Allister?

You always have the best ideas and persistence to realize each and one of them at work. You hate being in the center of attention but somehow you always are because of your aura and charming expression. You are a person of many talents but prefer to play on the safe side when it comes to earning profits. You know a way out but prefer to dwell in your comfort zone. You are an adventurer who likes to live on the edge but planning your future and your next moves make you feel secure.

Other names similar to Allister

  •  Eleutherius - Primarily used in English and Swedish, Eleutherius used for baby boys is originated from Old Greek. Eleutherius is Latin cognate of The Greek Name Ελευθεριος Meaning Free
  •  Sonja - Well-Known unisex name Sonja has origin in Old Greek, Sonja means "Wisdom, Wise or Skill" is substantially used in Finnish and English
  •  Sônia - Girl name Sônia means "Wisdom" which is used majorly in Portuguese is originated from Old Greek
  •  Katee - Anomalous Katees origin is Old Greek is used majorly in English, meaning of Katee is "Virginal, Karen and Kathleen and Pure" is a baby girl name. Katee is another transcription of Kate.
  •  Selinda is used specifically in Swedish and Finnish is rooted from Old Greek and English is given to baby girls. Selinda is Nordic equivalent of The English Name Celinda
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Sibling Names for Allister

Allister is a unique and charming name for your little one, but you might be wondering what other names would go well with it. Here's a list of sibling names that complement Allister and create a perfect match for your family.

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Famous people named Allister

  • Allister Grosart, Progressive Conservative politician, Senator
  • Allister Brimble, British video game music composer
  • Allister Hogg, Scottish rugby union footballer
  • Allister Sparks, South African writer, journalist
  • Allister Miller, South African aviation pioneer
  • Allister de Winter, Australian retired first class cricketer
  • Allister, American pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois
  • Composer Allister Bradley, short Love Never Dies

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