What is the origin of the name Alastair?

Alastair is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Alastair?

Alastair is currently ranked #2364 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alastair?

Alastair is pronounced AL-uh-ster.

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BoyScottish

Alastair

AL-uh-ster

Popularity

#2364

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

1,297

Peak Year

#62 in 2019

First Recorded

1922

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'.

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Al Ally Als Alistair

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Al Ally Als Alistair

Spelling Variations

Alistair Alexander Alasdair

Similar Names

Callum Ewan Hamish Lachlan Angus

Personality Traits

ProtectiveStrongLoyalCourageous

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