Alastair vs Eldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alastair

Boy #2,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Boy #2,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ella's hill, Elli's hill"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Alastair Rank #2,390

Eldon Rank #2,248

Eldon is more popular, ranked #2248 vs #2390 for Alastair.

Is Alastair or Eldon more popular?

Eldon is more popular, ranked #2248 compared to Alastair at #2390 in the United States.

What do Alastair and Eldon mean?

Alastair means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Eldon means "Ella's hill, Elli's hill" (Old English origin).

Are Alastair and Eldon boy or girl names?

Alastair is primarily a boy name. Eldon is primarily a boy name.