The baby name Alasdair is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AL-uhs-dair (IPA: /ˈæləsdɛər/); sometimes AL-uhz-dair.
Alasdair is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
The baby name Alasdair is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AL-uhs-dair (IPA: /ˈæləsdɛər/); sometimes AL-uhz-dair.
Alasdair is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
Alasdair is the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, built from alexein meaning to defend and andros meaning man, yielding the meaning defender of men or protector of mankind. Long rooted in the Highlands and Islands, it preserves a distinct Gaelic identity while linking to the wider European tradition shaped by Alexander the Great and numerous medieval saints and rulers.
Usage spans clan leadership and literature; a noted bearer is the 18th-century Gaelic poet Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair. In modern times, the name appears with philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre and novelist Alasdair Gray. Anglicized and variant spellings include Alistair, Alastair, Alister, and Alaster; the Irish Gaelic cognate is Alastar. Related international forms are Alexander, Alexandre, Alessandro, and Iskander. Common short forms are Al, Ally, and Sandy, giving this traditional name both formal gravitas and friendly everyday options.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alasdair | Gill | Amber Rudd | journalist | ★★★★★ | A. A. Gill | journalist | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2022 | #1 | — | 794 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #299 | 8 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #733 | 7 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #863 | 30 | 7,044 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,157 | 22 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Alasdair is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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