Alistair Mcintosh

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Mcintosh — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Mcintosh 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 Mcintosh: Mackintosh (brand), a raincoat and jacket brand founded in 1824 in Scotland, now owned by Tokyo firm Yagi Tsusho Mackintosh (raincoat), a British form of raincoat Mackintosh's or John Mackintosh and Co., British confectionery company Rowntree Mackintosh, following a 1969 merger Mackintosh's Toffee, its namesake confectionery McIntosh (apple), an apple cultivar McIntosh Laboratory, an American manufacturer of high-end audio equipment McIntosh (surname) McIntosh, Georgia, an unincorporated community McIntosh, Missouri, an unincorporated community McIntosh, South Dakota, a city McIntosh, Washingt. 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: Mcintosh

English

Mackintosh (brand), a raincoat and jacket brand founded in 1824 in Scotland, now owned by Tokyo firm Yagi Tsusho Mackintosh (raincoat), a British form of raincoat Mackintosh's or John Mackintosh and Co., British confectionery company Rowntree Mackintosh, following a 1969 merger Mackintosh's Toffee, its namesake confectionery McIntosh (apple), an apple cultivar McIntosh Laboratory, an American manufacturer of high-end audio equipment McIntosh (surname) McIntosh, Georgia, an unincorporated community McIntosh, Missouri, an unincorporated community McIntosh, South Dakota, a city McIntosh, Washingt.

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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 Mcintosh

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 Mcintosh:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Mcintosh?
The surname Mcintosh originates from English. Mackintosh (brand), a raincoat and jacket brand founded in 1824 in Scotland, now owned by Tokyo firm Yagi Tsusho Mackintosh (raincoat), a British form of raincoat Mackintosh's or John Mackintosh and Co., British confectionery company Rowntree Mackintosh, following a 1969 merger Mackintosh's Toffee, its namesake confectionery McIntosh (apple), an apple cultivar McIntosh Laboratory, an American manufacturer of high-end audio equipment McIntosh (surname) McIntosh, Georgia, an unincorporated community McIntosh, Missouri, an unincorporated community McIntosh, South Dakota, a city McIntosh, Washingt.
What are the origins of the name Alistair Mcintosh?
The name Alistair Mcintosh combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Mcintosh originates from English.
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