Defender of men
Allister is a phonetic spelling of Alistair, which is the Scottish Gaelic form of the Greek name Alexander. It carries a strong, protective meaning that has been favored in Scotland for centuries. While less common than the Alistair or Alastair spellings, it offers a more intuitive pronunciation for American English speakers.
Less common today
Allister isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,005 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British video game music composer
Ghost-type Gym Leader · Pokémon Sword and Shield
South African rugby union coach
