Alistair Hamm

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Hamm — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Hamm 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 Hamm: Adam Hamm (born 1971), American politician Bob Hamm (American football) (born 1959), American football player Doyle Hamm (1957–2021), American man convicted of murder Harold Hamm (born 1945), American businessman Hildegard Hamm-Brücher (1921–2016), a German politician Jaden Hamm (born 2002), American baseball player John Hamm (born 1938), Canadian politician Jon Hamm (born 1971), American actor Josip Hamm (1905–1986), Croatian Slavist Leonard Hamm (born 1949) American police commissioner Ludwig Hamm (1921–1999), German politician Malik Hamm (born 2000), American football player Mia Hamm (born . 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: Hamm

English

Adam Hamm (born 1971), American politician Bob Hamm (American football) (born 1959), American football player Doyle Hamm (1957–2021), American man convicted of murder Harold Hamm (born 1945), American businessman Hildegard Hamm-Brücher (1921–2016), a German politician Jaden Hamm (born 2002), American baseball player John Hamm (born 1938), Canadian politician Jon Hamm (born 1971), American actor Josip Hamm (1905–1986), Croatian Slavist Leonard Hamm (born 1949) American police commissioner Ludwig Hamm (1921–1999), German politician Malik Hamm (born 2000), American football player Mia Hamm (born .

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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 Hamm:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Hamm?
The surname Hamm originates from English. Adam Hamm (born 1971), American politician Bob Hamm (American football) (born 1959), American football player Doyle Hamm (1957–2021), American man convicted of murder Harold Hamm (born 1945), American businessman Hildegard Hamm-Brücher (1921–2016), a German politician Jaden Hamm (born 2002), American baseball player John Hamm (born 1938), Canadian politician Jon Hamm (born 1971), American actor Josip Hamm (1905–1986), Croatian Slavist Leonard Hamm (born 1949) American police commissioner Ludwig Hamm (1921–1999), German politician Malik Hamm (born 2000), American football player Mia Hamm (born .
What are the origins of the name Alistair Hamm?
The name Alistair Hamm combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Hamm originates from English.
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