Alistair Rego

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Rego — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Rego 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 Rego: Alfredo Rego (skier) (born 1946), Guatemalan alpine skier Ana Cristina Rego, Portuguese neurologist. Bernardine do Régo (born 1937), Beninese diplomat Elisa Rego, Brazilian singer, songwriter and radio host Emanuel Rego (born 1973), Brazilian beach volleyball player George De Cairos Rego (1858–1946), Australian composer of classical music Gilbert Blaize Rego (1921–2012), Indian Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Gilberto de Almeida Rêgo (1895–1970), Brazilian football referee Hedwig Rego (born 1937), Anglo-Indian teacher, social activist and politician João Rego (born 2005), Portuguese footb. 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: Rego

Portuguese

Alfredo Rego (skier) (born 1946), Guatemalan alpine skier Ana Cristina Rego, Portuguese neurologist. Bernardine do Régo (born 1937), Beninese diplomat Elisa Rego, Brazilian singer, songwriter and radio host Emanuel Rego (born 1973), Brazilian beach volleyball player George De Cairos Rego (1858–1946), Australian composer of classical music Gilbert Blaize Rego (1921–2012), Indian Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Gilberto de Almeida Rêgo (1895–1970), Brazilian football referee Hedwig Rego (born 1937), Anglo-Indian teacher, social activist and politician João Rego (born 2005), Portuguese footb.

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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 Rego

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 Rego:

8
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Rego?
The surname Rego originates from Portuguese. Alfredo Rego (skier) (born 1946), Guatemalan alpine skier Ana Cristina Rego, Portuguese neurologist. Bernardine do Régo (born 1937), Beninese diplomat Elisa Rego, Brazilian singer, songwriter and radio host Emanuel Rego (born 1973), Brazilian beach volleyball player George De Cairos Rego (1858–1946), Australian composer of classical music Gilbert Blaize Rego (1921–2012), Indian Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Gilberto de Almeida Rêgo (1895–1970), Brazilian football referee Hedwig Rego (born 1937), Anglo-Indian teacher, social activist and politician João Rego (born 2005), Portuguese footb.
What are the origins of the name Alistair Rego?
The name Alistair Rego combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Rego originates from Portuguese.
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