Alaster vs Acer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaster

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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Boy #5,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sharp, keen, pointed"

Origin: Latin adjective

English Latin Modern Western

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Acer Rank #5,726

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

Is Alaster or Acer more popular?

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

What do Alaster and Acer mean?

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

Are Alaster and Acer boy or girl names?

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