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Meaning of the Name Alister

Updated April 25, 2025 by Jennifer M.

Alister

Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Defender Of The People

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What is the meaning of the name Alister?

The name Alister is primarily a male name of Scottish origin that means Defender Of The People.

Scottish form of Alexander, originally spelled Alasdair.

Different Spellings of the name Alister:

Alister

People who like the name Alister also like:

Jasper, Archer, Atticus, Liam, Alastair, Alexander, Oliver, Charlotte, Aurora, Adelaide, Amelia, Alice, Scarlett, Audrey

Names like Alister:

Alastair, Alistair

Stats for the Name Alister

Alister is currently #23 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Alister is currently #920 in U.S. births