Alistair Traylor

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Traylor — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Traylor 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 Traylor: Austin Traylor (born 1993), American football player Bill Traylor (1853–1949), American artist Chet D. Traylor (born 1945), American jurist Craig Lamar Traylor (born 1989), American actor David Traylor (born 1943), English cricketer John H. Traylor (1839–1925), American politician, developer and mayor of Dallas 1917-1919 Kayana Traylor (born 2001), American basketball player Keith Traylor (born 1969), American football nose tackle Melvin Alvah Traylor (1878–1934), American lawyer and banker Melvin Alvah Traylor, Jr. 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: Traylor

English

Austin Traylor (born 1993), American football player Bill Traylor (1853–1949), American artist Chet D. Traylor (born 1945), American jurist Craig Lamar Traylor (born 1989), American actor David Traylor (born 1943), English cricketer John H. Traylor (1839–1925), American politician, developer and mayor of Dallas 1917-1919 Kayana Traylor (born 2001), American basketball player Keith Traylor (born 1969), American football nose tackle Melvin Alvah Traylor (1878–1934), American lawyer and banker Melvin Alvah Traylor, Jr.

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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 Traylor:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Traylor?
The surname Traylor originates from English. Austin Traylor (born 1993), American football player Bill Traylor (1853–1949), American artist Chet D. Traylor (born 1945), American jurist Craig Lamar Traylor (born 1989), American actor David Traylor (born 1943), English cricketer John H. Traylor (1839–1925), American politician, developer and mayor of Dallas 1917-1919 Kayana Traylor (born 2001), American basketball player Keith Traylor (born 1969), American football nose tackle Melvin Alvah Traylor (1878–1934), American lawyer and banker Melvin Alvah Traylor, Jr.
What are the origins of the name Alistair Traylor?
The name Alistair Traylor combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Traylor originates from English.
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