US Popularity Rank: 17321

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Man's defender; Of Alister; Of Alexander; The one who repels men

Of Greek origin, Alyster means “man’s defender” and is a boy’s name. The name Alyster is a variant of the name Alister, which is often considered a variant of the name Alexander. The name Alexander has Greek origins and means "the one who repels men” It is a name that has been popular and used widely in various cultures and languages. Alyster has a classic and elevated with a prestigious ring to it. Like a valiant knight in a storybook, Alyster will be like your little champion.