♂ Name Alistair

Q: What does the name Alistair mean?

Alistair means 'defending men', 'defender of men', 'defender of the people' or 'protector of men' (from ancient Greek 'aléxein/ἀλέξειν' = to defend/protect + 'anēr/ἀνήρ' = man).

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Alistair is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Alistair come from?

Alistair is an Anglicized form of the Scottish name Alasdair, which derived from the name Alexander, which is of Greek origin.

What does the name Alistair mean?

Alistair means “defending men”, “defender of men”, “defender of the people” or “protector of men” (from ancient Greek “aléxein/ἀλέξειν” = to defend/protect + “anēr/ἀνήρ” = man).

Pronunciation of Alistair

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Popularity of the name Alistair

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