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Alistar
Pronounced AL-is-tər /ˈæl.ɪs.tər/High
Meaning: -ar spelling of Alistair/Alasdair — the Scottish form of Alexander, from Greek, 'defender of the people'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Alistar is an -ar spelling of Alistair/Alasdair — the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, from Greek alexo, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man' — 'defender of the people'. A strong, distinguished name across Scotland; the -ar styling personalizes it (nickname Al).
It registers thinly beside Alistair. Rare, defender-of-the-people at the root, and distinguished.
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What does the name Alistar mean?
Alistar spells Alistair/Alasdair — the Scottish Alexander, 'defender of the people'.
How do you pronounce Alistar?
It's said AL-is-tər /ˈæl.ɪs.tər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Alistar a boy or girl name?
Alistar is a boy's name.
How popular is Alistar?
Alistar is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Alistair is more common.