Alistair Harsh

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Harsh — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Harsh 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 Harsh: Harsh, Sikar, village in Rajasthan, India Harsh Chhaya (born 1966), Indian actor Harsh Chitale, Indian businessman Harsh Gupta (born 1942), Indian earth scientist and seismologist Harsh Kumar, Indian ophthalmologist Harsh Mahajan (born 1955), Indian politician Harsh Mahajan (radiologist), Indian radiologist Harsh Mander (born 1955), Indian civil rights activist Harsh Mankad (born 1979), Indian tennis player Harsh Mayar (born 1998), Indian actor Harsh Rajput (born 1987), Indian actor Harsh Sanghavi, (born 1945) Indian politician People with the surname Frank Harsh (1894–1956), American football. 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: Harsh

English

Harsh, Sikar, village in Rajasthan, India Harsh Chhaya (born 1966), Indian actor Harsh Chitale, Indian businessman Harsh Gupta (born 1942), Indian earth scientist and seismologist Harsh Kumar, Indian ophthalmologist Harsh Mahajan (born 1955), Indian politician Harsh Mahajan (radiologist), Indian radiologist Harsh Mander (born 1955), Indian civil rights activist Harsh Mankad (born 1979), Indian tennis player Harsh Mayar (born 1998), Indian actor Harsh Rajput (born 1987), Indian actor Harsh Sanghavi, (born 1945) Indian politician People with the surname Frank Harsh (1894–1956), American football.

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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 Harsh

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 Harsh:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Harsh?
The surname Harsh originates from English. Harsh, Sikar, village in Rajasthan, India Harsh Chhaya (born 1966), Indian actor Harsh Chitale, Indian businessman Harsh Gupta (born 1942), Indian earth scientist and seismologist Harsh Kumar, Indian ophthalmologist Harsh Mahajan (born 1955), Indian politician Harsh Mahajan (radiologist), Indian radiologist Harsh Mander (born 1955), Indian civil rights activist Harsh Mankad (born 1979), Indian tennis player Harsh Mayar (born 1998), Indian actor Harsh Rajput (born 1987), Indian actor Harsh Sanghavi, (born 1945) Indian politician People with the surname Frank Harsh (1894–1956), American football.
What are the origins of the name Alistair Harsh?
The name Alistair Harsh combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Harsh originates from English.
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