What is the origin of the name Alaster?

Alaster is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Alaster?

Alaster is currently ranked #5656 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alaster?

Alaster is pronounced AL-uh-ster.

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BoyScottish

Alaster

AL-uh-ster

Popularity

#5656

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

125

Peak Year

#16 in 2024

First Recorded

1998

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Scottish variant of Alexander, which is of Greek origin, meaning 'defending men'.

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Al Ally

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Nicknames

Al Ally

Spelling Variations

Alastair Alexander

Similar Names

Alistair Finlay Euan Callum

Personality Traits

BraveStrongLeadershipIntelligent

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