Alaster vs Brax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaster

Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,903
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Kolin Millan Evin Nivan

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Brax

Boy #6,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Brock's settlement (place name origin)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,090
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903

Brax Rank #6,090

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6090 for Brax.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Brax more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Brax at #6090 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Brax mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Brax means "Brock's settlement (place name origin)" (Old English origin).

Are Alaster and Brax boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Brax is primarily a boy name.

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