What is the origin of the name Aleister?

Aleister is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Aleister?

Aleister is currently ranked #3321 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aleister?

Aleister is pronounced AL-iss-ter.

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BoyScottish

Aleister

AL-iss-ter

Popularity

#3321

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

611

Peak Year

#69 in 2020

First Recorded

1997

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Scottish form of Alexander, derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind'.

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Al Ally Les

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Famous Namesakes

Aleister Crowley
Influential English occultist, ceremonial magician, and writer

Nicknames

Al Ally Les

Spelling Variations

Alastair Alasdair Alexander

Similar Names

Alexander Alistair Alistair Aidan

Personality Traits

StrongIntelligentProtectiveLeader

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