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Alistair name meaning
First Name
3k
in the U.S.
since 1880
3k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Alistair mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Alistair
User Submitted Origins
Scottish
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User Submitted Meanings
- A user from South Africa says the name Alistair is of Scottish origin and means "Defender of man/Defender of human kind".
- A user from South Africa says the name Alistair is of Scottish origin and means "Defender of human kind".
- 3 people from all over the world agree the name Alistair is of Scottish origin and means "Defender of Men".
- A user from Nigeria says the name Alistair means "MAN defender".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Alistair means "Defender of man".
- A user from Pakistan says the name Alistair means "To defend".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, from Norman Alexandre or Latin Alexandrus, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “I defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-), the stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”).
- A male given name from Scottish Gaelic
Alistair was also found in the following language(s): Manx
Notable Persons Named Alistair
Notable Persons Named Alistair
Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem is a martial artist. Alistair was born on May 17th, 1980 in Hounslow.
Ali Campbell
Ali Campbell is a reggae musician and songwriter. He plays Guitar and Vocals. He has been prominent since 1977. Ali was given the name Alistair Ian Campbell on February 15th, 1959 in Birmingham.
Alistair MacLean
Alistair MacLean was an author and teacher. He was most prominent from 1955 to 1986. Alistair was given the name Alistair Stuart MacLean on April 21st, 1922 in Shettleston, Glasgow, Scotland. Alistair is also known as Ian Stuart. He passed away on February 2nd, 1987.
Alistair Brownlee
Alistair was born on April 23rd, 1988 in Dewsbury.
Alistair Petrie
Alistair Petrie is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1993 to 1993. Alistair was born on September 30th, 1970 in Catterick, North Yorkshire.
Alistair Cooke
Alistair Cooke was a journalist and broadcaster. Alistair was given the name Alfred Cooke on November 20th, 1908 in Salford, Lancashire, England. He passed away on March 30th, 2004.
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