Alastair vs Tim

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 #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American European

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Alastair Rank #2,390

Tim Rank #2,523

Alastair is more popular, ranked #2390 vs #2523 for Tim.

Is Alastair or Tim more popular?

Alastair is more popular, ranked #2390 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Alastair and Tim mean?

Alastair means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Alastair and Tim boy or girl names?

Alastair is primarily a boy name. Tim is primarily a boy name.