MacAlister Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

MacAlister Name at a Glance

Name	MacAlister
Meaning	Son of Alasdair.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name MacAlister Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, MacAlister means “Son of Alasdair”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

MacAlister Name Origin

Our database records MacAlister under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is MacAlister a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, MacAlister is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name MacAlister

When considering MacAlister for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.