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Alyster

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Alyster

Pronounced AL-ih-stur /ˈæl.ɪ.stər/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Alister/Alastair, the Scottish/Gaelic form of Alexander, from the Greek 'defender of men.' Carried honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Alister: Alyster means 'defender of men' (said 'AL-ih-stur'). Classic and strong.
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Origin MediumScottish, Greek
MeaningA respelling of Alister/Alastair, the Scottish/Gaelic form of Alexander, from the Greek 'defender of men.' Carried honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#8295 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 54
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320112023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alyster is a respelling of Alister/Alastair, the Scottish and Gaelic form of Alexander, from the Greek for 'defender of men.' It keeps the classic's strength in a fresh spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'AL-ih-stur').

It appears only rarely, beside the standard Alistair. Rare, classic, and strong.

Did you know? Alyster respells Alister/Alastair — the Scottish form of Alexander, 'defender of men' — a classic, strong name carried honestly (said 'AL-ih-stur').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Alyster — Respelling of Alister/Alastair; Scottish form of Alexander

Variations

AlisterAlistairAlastair

Nicknames

AlySter

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Alasdair— a like Gaelic form
Alexander— the classic behind it
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alyster mean?

Alyster is a form of Alister/Alastair, the Scottish form of Alexander, 'defender of men.'

How do you pronounce Alyster?

It's said AL-ih-stur /ˈæl.ɪ.stər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alyster a boy or girl name?

Alyster is a boy's name.

How popular is Alyster?

Alyster is rare in the U.S., beside the standard Alistair.

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