Alistair Armour

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Armour — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Armour is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alistair is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: defender of men). Common throughout the Scottish Highlands. The surname Armour: Adam Armour (born 2002), American soccer player Andrew Watson Armour III (1908–1991), Armour and Company president, relative of Philip Danforth Armour Andy Armour (1883–1955), Scottish footballer Anthony Armour (born 1982), Australian rugby player Aviva Armour-Ostroff, Canadian actress, writer and filmmaker Bill Armour (1869–1922), American baseball player and manager Buddy Armour (1915–1974), American baseball player Carlos Armour (born 1986), American gridiron football player David Armour (born 1954), Australian rules footballer George Armour (1812–1881), Scottish American businessman and ph. Alistair is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 280K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Alistair reached peak popularity in the 1975s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alistair

Meaning: defender of men

Greek

Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: defender of men). Common throughout the Scottish Highlands.

Surname: Armour

Scottish

Adam Armour (born 2002), American soccer player Andrew Watson Armour III (1908–1991), Armour and Company president, relative of Philip Danforth Armour Andy Armour (1883–1955), Scottish footballer Anthony Armour (born 1982), Australian rugby player Aviva Armour-Ostroff, Canadian actress, writer and filmmaker Bill Armour (1869–1922), American baseball player and manager Buddy Armour (1915–1974), American baseball player Carlos Armour (born 1986), American gridiron football player David Armour (born 1954), Australian rules footballer George Armour (1812–1881), Scottish American businessman and ph.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alistair is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United Kingdom 83%
Australia 11%
Canada 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alistair by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Alistair has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Alastair
  • Alasdair
  • Alexander
  • Alex

Notable People Named Alistair Armour

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alistair Armour:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alistair?
The first name Alistair originates from Greek. Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: defender of men). Common throughout the Scottish Highlands.
When was Alistair most popular?
The name Alistair reached its peak popularity during the 1975s.
What is the origin of the surname Armour?
The surname Armour originates from Scottish. Adam Armour (born 2002), American soccer player Andrew Watson Armour III (1908–1991), Armour and Company president, relative of Philip Danforth Armour Andy Armour (1883–1955), Scottish footballer Anthony Armour (born 1982), Australian rugby player Aviva Armour-Ostroff, Canadian actress, writer and filmmaker Bill Armour (1869–1922), American baseball player and manager Buddy Armour (1915–1974), American baseball player Carlos Armour (born 1986), American gridiron football player David Armour (born 1954), Australian rules footballer George Armour (1812–1881), Scottish American businessman and ph.
What are the origins of the name Alistair Armour?
The name Alistair Armour combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Armour originates from Scottish.
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