Defender of the people
Allistair is a phonetic spelling variant of Alistair, which is the Scottish Gaelic form of the Greek name Alexander. It carries the noble meaning of one who protects or defends humanity. While the 'Alistair' spelling is more common, this version adds a distinct visual flair while maintaining its sophisticated Highland roots.
Less common today
Allistair isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,530 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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