Alistair Marlowe

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Marlowe — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Marlowe 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 Marlowe: Surname Andrew W. Marlowe, American screenwriter Ann Marlowe, American critic, journalist and writer Anthony Marlowe (1904–1965), British politician Anthony Marlowe (actor) (1913–1975), British actor Charley Marlowe (born 2000), English media personality Chris Marlowe (born 1951), American sportscaster Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593), English dramatist, poet and translator Derek Marlowe (1938–1996), English writer Evan Marlowe, American film director, writer, and editor Fernanda Marlowe (born 1942), British actress Frank Marlowe (1904–1964), American character actor Hugh Marlowe (1911–1982), A. 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: Marlowe

English

Surname Andrew W. Marlowe, American screenwriter Ann Marlowe, American critic, journalist and writer Anthony Marlowe (1904–1965), British politician Anthony Marlowe (actor) (1913–1975), British actor Charley Marlowe (born 2000), English media personality Chris Marlowe (born 1951), American sportscaster Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593), English dramatist, poet and translator Derek Marlowe (1938–1996), English writer Evan Marlowe, American film director, writer, and editor Fernanda Marlowe (born 1942), British actress Frank Marlowe (1904–1964), American character actor Hugh Marlowe (1911–1982), A.

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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 Marlowe

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 Marlowe:

5
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Marlowe?
The surname Marlowe originates from English. Surname Andrew W. Marlowe, American screenwriter Ann Marlowe, American critic, journalist and writer Anthony Marlowe (1904–1965), British politician Anthony Marlowe (actor) (1913–1975), British actor Charley Marlowe (born 2000), English media personality Chris Marlowe (born 1951), American sportscaster Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593), English dramatist, poet and translator Derek Marlowe (1938–1996), English writer Evan Marlowe, American film director, writer, and editor Fernanda Marlowe (born 1942), British actress Frank Marlowe (1904–1964), American character actor Hugh Marlowe (1911–1982), A.
What are the origins of the name Alistair Marlowe?
The name Alistair Marlowe combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Marlowe originates from English.
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