Boy

Alister

defender of mankind

About Alister

Sophisticated and slightly aristocratic, carrying an air of refinement that suggests good education and cultured upbringing. The name flows elegantly from the tongue, with its three syllables creating a pleasing rhythm that feels both substantial and graceful. Alister works particularly well for families appreciating Scottish heritage or simply drawn to Celtic-influenced naming traditions. It suggests intelligence and capability, someone who approaches problems methodically and communicates with precision. The name has a literary quality, sounding like it belongs to characters in classic novels or respected academic publications. Parents selecting Alister often value education and want a name that will serve their son well in professional contexts while still feeling personal and distinctive. It offers several nickname options for casual settings while maintaining dignity in formal situations. The relatively uncommon status means most Alisters won't encounter others sharing their name frequently, providing individuality without obscurity.

Popularity of the Name Alister

Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.

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Popularity of the Name Alister
United KingdomNew Zealand
1997#659
1998#682
1999#948
2000#772
2001#961
1916#135
1919#130
1920#124
1923#148
1924#136
1925#128
1928#137
1929#136
1930#124
1931#118
1932#113
1933#134
1934#128
1935#146
1937#156
1939#140
1940#159
1941#147
1942#172
1944#124
1945#158
1946#125
1947#115
1948#119
1949#139
1950#137
1951#144
1952#119
1953#119
1954#124
1955#162
1956#169
1957#136
1958#132
1959#162
1960#170
1961#152
1962#128
1963#153
1964#220
1965#179
1966#196
1967#180
1968#246
1969#242
1970#283
1971#239
1972#257
1973#215
1977#270
1980#269
1990#279

Top names by country: United Kingdom · New Zealand

Variations of Name Alister

Names Similar to Alister

Nicknames for Alister

  • Al
  • Aly
  • Ali
  • Allie
Alister

Famous People Named Alister

Alister McGrathBritish theologian and apologist
Alister ScottAustralian cricketer
Alister SpenceAustralian jazz pianist
Alister TaylorNew Zealand publisher and poet
Alister WilliamsonBritish actor
Alister KershawAustralian scientist and researcher
Alister McIntyreBarbadian diplomat and environmentalist
Alister NicholsonAustralian journalist
Alister WalkerBotswana squash player
Alister HodgeAustralian rules footballer
Alister McDonaldCanadian politician
Alister McRaeBritish rally driver
Alister E. McGrathAmerican professor and writer
Alister SutherlandAustralian rower
Alister M. WalkerBritish chemist
Alister G. BrowneCanadian businessman
Alister W. InglisAustralian surgeon
Alister PatersonScottish rugby player
Alister FergusonBritish composer
Alister GordonAustralian judge

Characters Named Alister

Alister MoodyCharacter in the Harry Potter series
Alister AzimuthCharacter in the Ratchet & Clank video game series
Alister Reine-AthtoCharacter in the anime "Pandora Hearts"
Alister LoomisCharacter in the film "Final Destination 3"
Alister the Magic RabbitCharacter in the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" anime series
Alister AgrewCharacter in the TV series "The Queen's Nose"
Alister CoakleyCharacter in the TV series "Wycliffe"
Alister StarkeyCharacter in the TV series "Utopia"
Alister McGrathCharacter in the TV series "Coronation Street"
Alister BramblesCharacter in the book "The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place"
Alister FletcherCharacter in the TV series "The Bill"
Alister WhelanCharacter in the film "The Young Messiah"
Alister SanfordCharacter in the book "The Mystery of Edwin Drood"
Alister CaineCharacter in the game "Warmachine"
Alister GordonCharacter in the TV series "K9"
Alister RedgraveCharacter in the TV series "Tribal"
Alister DippnerCharacter in the film "Disconnected"
Alister KreiCharacter in the film "Big Hero 6"
Alister BecketCharacter in the TV series "Survivors"

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