Alistair Vinson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Vinson — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Vinson 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 Vinson: Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M. 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: Vinson

French

Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M.

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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 Vinson

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 Vinson:

11
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Vinson?
The surname Vinson originates from French. Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M.
What are the origins of the name Alistair Vinson?
The name Alistair Vinson combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Vinson originates from French.
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