Allister
Allister: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛΓ¦lΙͺstΙ/ Β· /ΛΓ¦lΙͺstΙ/
Meaning and origin of Allister
- A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
Etymology
Anglicized from Alasdair, the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander
How popular is Allister?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 1,250 boys in the U.S. have been named Allister (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14693 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #2000 in 2021. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Allister FAQ
What does the name Allister mean?
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic. Anglicized from Alasdair, the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander
What is the origin of the name Allister?
Allister is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Allister?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 1,250 boys in the U.S. have been named Allister (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14693 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #2000 in 2021. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Allister a boy or girl name?
Allister is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6 girls and 1,250 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.