Aleister as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Aleister

What is the meaning of the name Aleister ?

The baby name Aleister is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈælɪstər/ (AL-iss-ter),/əˈleɪstər/ (uh-LAY-stər).

Aleister is Scottish in Origin.

Aleister is a rare Anglicized variant of the Scottish Gaelic name Alasdair, itself the Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros). Alexandros is built from alexein “to defend, ward off” and aner/andros “man,” yielding the meaning “defender of men” or “protector of humankind.”

The Aleister spelling was cemented by the English occultist Aleister Crowley (born Edward Alexander Crowley) in the early 20th century, giving the form an esoteric, literary aura. Usage has remained uncommon in Britain and North America, with occasional upticks in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, while more traditional spellings such as Alistair and Alastair are more widespread. Related variants include Alasdair (Gaelic), Alastair, Alistair, Alister, and the root name Alexander; diminutives include Al, Ali, Alec, Sandy, and Xander. Parents may be drawn to Aleister for a distinctive twist on a classic with a resolute, protective meaning.