Alister

AL-ih-ster

English variation of Alasdair, Scottish

"defending men"

Alister Origin and Meaning

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

This anglicized spelling of the already anglicized Alistair originates from the Scottish form of Alexander. Some might think it lacks the flair of the -air 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.

Popularity of the name Alister

• 696 Unique 2023
• 967 Future 2028

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