What origin is the name Alistaire?

Alistaire comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Alistaire a popular name?

Alistaire is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Alistaire?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Alistaire — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Alistaire

Q: Is Alistaire a rare name?

Yes. Alistaire does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alistaire

Alistaire

Boy

irish

4 syllables

Alistaire is an irish boy's name meaning "Derived from alexander - defender of mankind; variant of alexander defender of mankind".

Parents who choose Alistaire pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "Derived from alexander - defender of mankind; variant of alexander defender of mankind". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.