Alistair Coffman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Coffman — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Coffman 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 Coffman: Amber Coffman (born 1984), singer and musician Carson Coffman (born 1988), quarterback for the Utah Blaze Chase Coffman (born 1986), American footballer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cynthia Coffman (murderer) (born 1962), American murderer Cynthia Coffman (politician) (born 1961), former Attorney General of Colorado Denny Coffman, former Hawaii state Representative Edward G. Coffman Jr. (born 1934), American computer scientist Edward M. 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: Coffman

English

Amber Coffman (born 1984), singer and musician Carson Coffman (born 1988), quarterback for the Utah Blaze Chase Coffman (born 1986), American footballer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cynthia Coffman (murderer) (born 1962), American murderer Cynthia Coffman (politician) (born 1961), former Attorney General of Colorado Denny Coffman, former Hawaii state Representative Edward G. Coffman Jr. (born 1934), American computer scientist Edward M.

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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 Coffman

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 Coffman:

3
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Coffman?
The surname Coffman originates from English. Amber Coffman (born 1984), singer and musician Carson Coffman (born 1988), quarterback for the Utah Blaze Chase Coffman (born 1986), American footballer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cynthia Coffman (murderer) (born 1962), American murderer Cynthia Coffman (politician) (born 1961), former Attorney General of Colorado Denny Coffman, former Hawaii state Representative Edward G. Coffman Jr. (born 1934), American computer scientist Edward M.
What are the origins of the name Alistair Coffman?
The name Alistair Coffman combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Coffman originates from English.
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