Alistair Cadena

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Cadena — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Cadena 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 Cadena: Ana Lilia Garza Cadena (born 1970), Mexican politician Carlos Cadena (1917–2001), Mexican American lawyer, civil rights activist and judge Carlos Cadena Gaitan (born 1983), journalist and affiliated researcher with the United Nations University Daniel Cadena (born 1987), Spanish footballer Dez Cadena (born 1961), American punk rock singer and guitarist Edgar Cadena (born 2000), Mexican track and road cyclist Eva Cadena, Mexican politician from Veracruz Francisco Páez de la Cadena (born 1951), Spanish garden historian Freddy Cadena (born 1963), Ecuadorian orchestra conductor José Torres Cadena . 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: Cadena

Spanish

Ana Lilia Garza Cadena (born 1970), Mexican politician Carlos Cadena (1917–2001), Mexican American lawyer, civil rights activist and judge Carlos Cadena Gaitan (born 1983), journalist and affiliated researcher with the United Nations University Daniel Cadena (born 1987), Spanish footballer Dez Cadena (born 1961), American punk rock singer and guitarist Edgar Cadena (born 2000), Mexican track and road cyclist Eva Cadena, Mexican politician from Veracruz Francisco Páez de la Cadena (born 1951), Spanish garden historian Freddy Cadena (born 1963), Ecuadorian orchestra conductor José Torres Cadena .

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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

Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Cadena?
The surname Cadena originates from Spanish. Ana Lilia Garza Cadena (born 1970), Mexican politician Carlos Cadena (1917–2001), Mexican American lawyer, civil rights activist and judge Carlos Cadena Gaitan (born 1983), journalist and affiliated researcher with the United Nations University Daniel Cadena (born 1987), Spanish footballer Dez Cadena (born 1961), American punk rock singer and guitarist Edgar Cadena (born 2000), Mexican track and road cyclist Eva Cadena, Mexican politician from Veracruz Francisco Páez de la Cadena (born 1951), Spanish garden historian Freddy Cadena (born 1963), Ecuadorian orchestra conductor José Torres Cadena .
What are the origins of the name Alistair Cadena?
The name Alistair Cadena combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Cadena originates from Spanish.
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