Alaster vs Bowan

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 #5,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish American

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Bowan Rank #5,994

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5994 for Bowan.

Is Alaster or Bowan more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Bowan at #5994 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Bowan mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Alaster and Bowan boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Bowan is primarily a boy name.