The baby name Alaster is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlæstər/ (uh-LAS-ter).
Alaster is Scottish in Origin.
The baby name Alaster is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlæstər/ (uh-LAS-ter).
Alaster is Scottish in Origin.
Alaster is a Gaelic-rooted form of Alexander, ultimately from Greek Alexandros, “defender of men/people.” The spelling reflects an Anglicized blend of Scottish Gaelic Alasdair and Irish Alastar, and is typically pronounced uh-LASS-ter. Through medieval and early modern contact between Gaelic and Scots/English, the name entered parish records with flexible orthography, of which Alaster is one attested variant.
In Scotland and Ireland it saw steady but modest use from the 16th to 19th centuries, especially in Highland and Ulster families, before yielding in popularity to the now-standard Alastair/Alistair. Today Alaster is rare but familiar, offering a traditional feel with a streamlined spelling. Close variants include Alastair, Alistair, Alasdair, Alister, Allister, and the Irish Gaelic Alastar; related nicknames are Al, Ali/Ally, Sandy, and Alec. The enduring core meaning remains “protector” or “defender,” with a pan-Celtic and classical pedigree.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #877 | 16 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,264 | 9 | 25,619 |
Alaster is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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