Alister

The name Alister peaked for girls at #15801 in 2018. Alister is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Alister is a boy's name meaning "defending men".

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This anglicized spelling of the already anglicized Alistair originates from the Scottish form of Alexander. Some might think it lacks the flair of the <em>-air</em> ending, while others might find it sleeker and simpler. Either way, in the US, it's the second most popular spelling after Alistair, ahead of both Alasdair and Alastair, while in the UK, it is in use, but least preferred of the four.


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The name Alister peaked for boys at #1340 in 2022. The name is most popular in ALISTER, ALISTER, and ALISTER. Alister is occasionally used for girls in 2018.

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