McAlister McAlister Name Origin
/muh-KAL-ister/-
American (Celtic) 60%
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Canadian (Celtic) 30%
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Australian (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: McAlister
- Last Name: McAlister
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname McAlister is of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Alasdair, meaning 'son of Alasdair' (Alexander). It is associated with Scottish clans and has spread to English-speaking countries, especially those with Scottish heritage.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name McAlister each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).