Alistair Castillo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Castillo — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Castillo 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 Castillo: Castillo is a Spanish surname meaning 'castle'. The Portuguese version of this surname is Castilho. Alaina Castillo (born 1999), American singer and YouTuber Alberto Castillo (performer) (1914–2002), Argentine tango singer and actor Alejandro Castillo (actor) (born 1948), Chilean actor and director Alexandra Castillo (born 1971), Chilean-Canadian actress and dancer Amy Perez-Castillo (born 1969), Filipino actress Braulio Castillo (1933–2015), Puerto Rican telenovela actor Braulio Castillo, hijo (born 1964), Puerto Rican actor Daniela Castillo (born 1982), Chilean pop singer and actress Emilio . 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: Castillo

Spanish

Castillo is a Spanish surname meaning 'castle'. The Portuguese version of this surname is Castilho. Alaina Castillo (born 1999), American singer and YouTuber Alberto Castillo (performer) (1914–2002), Argentine tango singer and actor Alejandro Castillo (actor) (born 1948), Chilean actor and director Alexandra Castillo (born 1971), Chilean-Canadian actress and dancer Amy Perez-Castillo (born 1969), Filipino actress Braulio Castillo (1933–2015), Puerto Rican telenovela actor Braulio Castillo, hijo (born 1964), Puerto Rican actor Daniela Castillo (born 1982), Chilean pop singer and actress Emilio .

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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 Castillo

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 Castillo:

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 Castillo?
The surname Castillo originates from Spanish. Castillo is a Spanish surname meaning 'castle'. The Portuguese version of this surname is Castilho. Alaina Castillo (born 1999), American singer and YouTuber Alberto Castillo (performer) (1914–2002), Argentine tango singer and actor Alejandro Castillo (actor) (born 1948), Chilean actor and director Alexandra Castillo (born 1971), Chilean-Canadian actress and dancer Amy Perez-Castillo (born 1969), Filipino actress Braulio Castillo (1933–2015), Puerto Rican telenovela actor Braulio Castillo, hijo (born 1964), Puerto Rican actor Daniela Castillo (born 1982), Chilean pop singer and actress Emilio .
What are the origins of the name Alistair Castillo?
The name Alistair Castillo combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Castillo originates from Spanish.
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