Alister
Alister: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alister
- A male given name.
Etymology
Variant of Allister.
How popular is Alister?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 1,659 boys in the U.S. have been named Alister (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15807 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #1330 in 2022. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Alister
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Alister
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Alister FAQ
What does the name Alister mean?
A male given name. Variant of Allister.
How popular is the name Alister?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 1,659 boys in the U.S. have been named Alister (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15807 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #1330 in 2022. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alister a boy or girl name?
Alister is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 1,659 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.