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Meaning of the Name Allister

Updated March 12, 2025 by Jennifer M.

Allister

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

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What is the meaning of the name Allister?

The name Allister 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 Allister:

Allister, Alasdair, Alastor

People who like the name Allister also like:

Aiden, Oliver, Atticus, Alexander, Liam, Alistair, Archer, Violet, Amelia, Alice, Aurora, Genevieve, Charlotte, Adelaide

Names like Allister:

Alistair, Alastair

Stats for the Name Allister

Allister is currently #23 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Allister is currently not ranked in U.S. births