Macalister
muh-CAL-iss-ter
Popularity
#11779
Letters
10
Syllables
4
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
96
Peak Year
#11 in 2003
First Recorded
1999
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Macalister is a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Alasdair,' which is the Gaelic form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind.' It's a strong, distinguished name.
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