Acer vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Acer

Boy #5,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sharp, keen, pointed"

Origin: Latin adjective

English Latin Modern Western

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Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Acer Rank #5,726

Alaster Rank #5,903

Acer is more popular, ranked #5726 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Is Acer or Alaster more popular?

Acer is more popular, ranked #5726 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Acer and Alaster mean?

Acer means "sharp, keen, pointed" (Latin adjective origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Acer and Alaster boy or girl names?

Acer is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.